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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Events Farmers' Market Fave Smiley's Shares Secrets of Curing

Posted by Chris Chamberlain on Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 7:07 AM

Smoky, fragrant slabs of farm-cured pork
  • Smoky, fragrant slabs of farm-cured pork
You can always depend on Nashville Farmers' Market stalwart Smiley's Farm to have a heaping helping of fresh seasonal produce in their corner of the Farm Shed. One of my favorite things to do is to wander over to the pile of fatback and slab bacon they stack on a table near the entrance — and just take a deep inhalation of that smoky porky goodness.

Troy Smiley and his family have been butchering and curing their own hams and pork for generations, and they are gracious enough to share some of that accumulated knowledge with their customers. You are invited to learn more about their processes and witness what they call "a true farm-to-taste experience." The class is this Sunday, Jan. 23, at Smiley's Farm in Ridgetop, Tenn. That's about 20 miles north of town, and the festivities kick off at 1:30 p.m., so plan accordingly.

Space is limited, so rsvp at info@nashvillefarmersmarket.org. The cost is $35 per person payable in cash or by check on the day of the class. If you have any other questions or need directions, call Troy Smiley at (615) 829-3811.

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I am very excited about this. Big cities have pig butchering classes all the time, but this is one upping them with the ham curing.

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Posted by ulikabbq on January 18, 2011 at 8:30 AM
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