Virginia Ground Ham Biscuits Recipes

VIRGINIA COUNTRY HAM BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet or round cake pan with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter and shortening into the flour mixture until incorporated and the mixture resembles coarse meal. You will still see flakes of butter and shortening throughout, which is good!
• Gradually add the buttermilk, stirring with a wooden spoon until a fairly wet, sticky dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 1 minute, adding flour to the counter and your hands, as necessary, to prevent sticking. Roll or pat to ¾-inch thickness. Use a small biscuit cutter to cut out rounds (I recommend a 2-inch cutter or smaller for ham biscuits). Firmly press the cutter down into the dough, but do not twist. Twisting the biscuit cutter seals off the edges of the biscuits and they therefore will not rise as high.
• Arrange biscuits (with sides touching) on the parchment-lined baking sheet or round pan. Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little bit of the melted butter. Place the tray of biscuits in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes (if you have time) to chill before popping them in the oven.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tops are golden brown. Brush the tops with additional melted butter, transfer to wire rack to cool slightly, and assemble sandwiches.
• Once the biscuits are cool enough to handle, split each biscuit in half (don't slice the biscuits with a knife -- use the tines of a fork to poke holes around the edge and then gently pull apart).
• Spread a dollop of your preferred condiment (butter, mustard, etc.) on each side of the biscuit, add a couple of thin slices of country ham, and then close the sandwich and enjoy!

BAKED VIRGINIA HAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the ham in a heavy roasting pan.
• Mince the garlic in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the chutney, mustard, brown sugar, orange zest, and orange juice and process until smooth. Pour the glaze over the ham and bake for 1 hour, until the ham is fully heated and the glaze is well browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.

VIRGINIA HAM AND CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine ground ham, cream cheese, hot sauce and mustard until well blended. Roll into a ball and then roll in chopped peanuts. Garnish with cherry on top of ball. Serve on cheeseboard with crackers.

VIRGINIA HAM FANTASTICS

Steps:

• Line 13 x 11-inch pan with foil that has been lightly greased. Place rolls that have been filled with ample ham slices and Swiss cheese on the foil lined pan. Place rolls very close together.
• Mix the rest of the ingredients and spoon the sauce over the top of the rolls.
• Cover with foil and refrigerate for several hours. However, can be baked immediately. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°. Remove foil cover and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Watch carefully that they do not scorch. Can be made early in the day for last minute heat up before guests arrive.

HAM BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a food processor, process ham until ground; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, onion powder, garlic powder and mustard. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Fold in ham and chives. Add buttermilk; stir just until the dough clings together. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10-12 times. Roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place in a large ungreased cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Bake until golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Brush with butter. Serve warm.

VIRGINIA GROUND-HAM BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Sift dry ingredients together. Combine with ground ham. Cut shortening in with knife till it is like meal. Add milk. Roll out 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Cut out with a biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes or until brown.

COUNTRY HAM BISCUITS - OLD CHICKAHOMINY HOUSE, WILLIAMSBURG, VA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F
• Sift flour into a large bowl; mix in butter until the mixture has the consistency of cornmeal. Using a wooden spoon, stir in buttermilk to form a dough. Transfer dough to a floured work surface; knead briefly until smooth.
• Roll dough into a 1/4" thick rectangle. Cut dough into twelve 4"x3" rectangles; transfer to a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly.
• To serve, slice biscuits and stuff with ham.

BOILED VIRGINIA HAM

Steps:

• Three days before cooking, scrub the ham with a stiff brush under cold running water. When the moldy outer covering has been scrubbed off, rinse the ham well and then place in a large pot. Cover with cold water and set aside in a cool place to soak for 3 days, changing the water daily.
• When ready to cook, drain the ham and cover with fresh cold water. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Watch the pot closely, and the minute the water nears a boil, turn down the heat to a bare simmer. Cook the ham for about 5 hours, watching to make sure the water stays at a low simmer. After 4 1/2 hours, check the ham to see if the skin is bubbled and soft. If not, return it to the pot.
• When the ham is done, cool it in a shallow pan. When cool enough to handle, remove the skin with a sharp knife. Also trim a bit of the fat, but leave a thin coating to keep in the moisture. Cut into very thin slices and serve with freshly baked biscuits spread with butter or mustard, such as honey mustard.

HAM BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Mix well. Add the butter and buttermilk, and knead lightly by hand to make a cohesive dough.
• Sprinkle a work surface with flour, and turn the dough onto it. Knead with the heel of the hand about six times; do not overhandle. Roll out into a flat circle about 3/4-inch thick. Use a Champagne flute or biscuit cutter to press into 12 circles about 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. If desired, reroll the scraps of dough to make into biscuits.
• Arrange the biscuits on a cookie sheet, and bake until lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. To serve, split the biscuits in half and butter each cut side. Insert a slice of ham between the halves, and close. If desired, reheat in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve warm.