Ah, Virginia. The self-proclaimed place "for lovers" and my 2nd favorite state I've lived in (out of 2). I was a resident of the state of Virginia from 2012 until 2018 and not once did anyone ever suggest to me that I needed to try the ham. Sure, you can find Virginia ham anywhere, but still, a little suspicious right off the bat. In fact, my first experience with authentic Virginia ham came after I moved back to New Jersey, when my friend, Herman, brought some to my place from Virginia. Frankly, this sandwich is a little boring, as it's just Virginia ham on white bread, with a hilarious dash of adventure only the descendants of English colonists could muster, mayo spread on the white bread. But back in the 1600s life was a lot harder and ham became a staple of colonial cuisine as cured meat lasts long and travels well. The ham industry set down its roots in the town of Smithfield, Virginia; where hams remained one of the colony's most profitable export to the Old World, even after American independence. Queen Victoria reportedly had a standing order for six Virginia hams a week and there's no doubt that the salty slices of meat are a delicious lunch option. Today, the Virginia ham business is still thriving as it remains one of the more popular lunch meats (and holiday meals) in the country. Personally, I think you gotta live a little bit more, but a ham sandwich will always be a classic and hold a special little piece in my heart.
1lb Virginia ham
White bread
Mayo
1. Spread mayo on both sides of your bread and then stack the heated ham onto your bread.
2. Literally, that's it.
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