Country Ham Trail

The North Carolina Country Ham Trail is a flavorful checklist celebrating one of the state’s most iconic foods. Follow the trail to sample, learn, and compare different takes on country ham—from classic slices to menu favorites inspired by local tradition.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or trying it for the first time, this experience is designed to be easy to enjoy at your own pace. Make it a weekend outing, add a few stops to a road trip and keep notes on what you loved most.

Explore a variety of ham styles and serving ideas
Discover places that share the story behind the tradition
Build your own tasting “favorites” list as you go
The more points you complete, the closer you are to winning one of our two prizes: a Got to Be NC Prize Pack or our Ultimate Country Ham Prize Pack

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Stops on the Trail

NC State Fair: Granny's Country Kitchen

Granny’s Country Kitchen brings a taste of Southern home cooking to the State Fair with their Sweet Potato Ham Biscuit known as the Ham & Yam. This fair favorite combines two classic Southern staples into one delicious bite, celebrating the flavors and traditions that make North Carolina food special.

NC State Fair: Pittsboro Kiwanis Club

The Pittsboro Kiwanis Club brings a classic North Carolina favorite to the State Fair with their Country Ham Biscuit. A warm biscuit and savory country ham make this simple combination a longtime Southern staple and a must try stop for ham lovers at the Fair.

NC State Fair: Jimmy's Concessions

Jimmy’s Concessions serves up a classic State Fair favorite with their Ham Biscuit. Simple, savory and satisfying, this handheld Southern staple is a delicious way to enjoy country ham while making your way around the Fair.

NC State Fair: Bartholomew's

Bartholomew’s brings a classic Southern favorite to the State Fair with their Ham Biscuits. Simple, savory and perfect for enjoying on the go, these biscuits are another delicious way to celebrate North Carolina’s country ham tradition at the Fair.

NC State Fair: Hill's Corn on the Cob

Hills Corn on the Cobb LLC brings a classic Southern breakfast combination to the State Fair with their Ham & Egg Biscuit. Savory ham, eggs and a warm biscuit come together for a satisfying handheld bite that’s perfect for fueling your day at the Fair.

NC State Fair: Ragin' Cajun Grill

Ragin' Cajun Grill brings bold Cajun flavor to the State Fair with two ham-forward favorites: Cajun Fried Okra with NC Country Ham Pieces served with Ragin' Cajun’s Famous Cajun Ranch Sauce, and Mega Tots with NC Country Ham. These creative combinations put a Cajun spin on a North Carolina classic, showing just how versatile country ham can be.

NC State Fair: Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café brings the flavors of the Outer Banks and Eastern North Carolina to the State Fair. Known for its fresh coastal fare and Carolina roots, the restaurant adds a taste of home to the Fair experience while celebrating the traditions and flavors that make North Carolina food unique.

NC State Fair: Pik N Pig

An Eastern North Carolina tradition featuring country ham.

NC State Fair: TM & JT Brantley

The Brantley's bring a classic taste of Southern tradition to the N.C. State Fair. Their country ham offering is a simple reminder that some of the best Fair foods are the ones rooted in time-honored North Carolina traditions.

Ashten's Restaurant and Bar

Goodnight Brothers Country Ham and Foie Gras Toast: Seared foie gras over brioche toast with Goodnight Brothers Country Ham, Johnson Family Farm green tomato chutney, smoked trout roe, Midnight Bee Supply Honey and aged balsamic. Ashten's Restaurant & Bar is located at 140 E New Hampshire Avenue, Southern Pines.

Beaufort Grocery Co.

Beaufort Grocery Co. Welsh Rarebit with Country Ham and Tomato, The Old Number Nine Chicken Saltimbocca with Country Ham & Carolina Benedict. Beaufort Grocery Co. is located at 117 Queen Street, Beaufort.

Cast Iron Kitchen

Sugar Grove Country Ham “Prosciutto” & Bone Marrow Board: Thinly sliced Sugar Grove Country Ham with a crispy country ham fig jam, red eye tomato chutney, pickles, local salami, black pepper crusted bone marrow and crusty bread. Cast Iron Kitchen is located at 8024 Market Street #6, Wilmington.

Figulina

Country Ham Carbonara: Fresh mafaldine, Lady Edison Little Shorty Country Ham, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Figulina is located at 317 S. Harrington Street, Raleigh.

Nana's

Gnocchi Fritto with Westwater Country Ham: House-made gnocchi fritto piped with marscapone pepper jelly topped with thinly shaved and chilled country ham served with salad greens dressed with olive oil and balsamico. Nanas is located at 2514 University Drive, Durham.

Poole's Diner

Autumn Tartine with fromage blanc, red mustards, pickled kumquat and Charlie Tripp's Country Ham: Toasted thick-cut crusty bread topped with Isigny Sainte-Mère Fromage Blanc, spicy red mustard frills, warm-spice pickled kumquat and thin slices of Charlie’s ham. Poole's Diner is located at 428 South McDowell Street, Raleigh.

Rada

Tripp Country Ham Croquettas with Sauce Gribiche. Rada is located at 2820 Selwyn Avenue, Suite 180, Charlotte.

Reid's Cafe + Raw Bar

Country Ham Scarparella Tortellini: Tortellini stuffed with a country ham, banana pepper, caramelized onion, and ricotta filling, brodo of country ham and grana padano garnished with julienned candy country ham. Reid's Cafe & Catering is located at 4004 NC-105 Unit 8, Sugar Mountain.

The Hackney

North Carolina Shrimp N Grits. The Hackney is located at 192 West Main Street, Suite A, Washington.

Voyce Bistro

Sweet corn carbonara with Lady Edison Country Ham, toy box tomatoes and spring onion crumble topped with shaved grana padano. Voyce Bistro is located at 11 Market Street, Wilmington.

Whiskey Kitchen

Bourbon and sorghum molasses soaked Penn Country Ham with caramelized onions, blackberry jam and herb and fig goat cheese served on a buttermilk biscuit. Whiskey Kitchen is located at 201 West Martin Street, Raleigh.