COUNTRY HAMS

Section 110 – COUNTRY HAMS

Premiums: 1st – $10; 2nd – $8; 3rd – $6 (Premium checks will be mailed)
Entry Fee: $0.00
Chair: Ernie & Pam Greer, 615-791-1710
Pre-Entry: None Required
Entry: Thursday, Aug. 4     9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Judging: Thursday, Aug. 4     2:00 p.m.
Required pick-up date: Sunday, August 14     10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

RULES & REGULATIONS

  1. Only residents of Tennessee are eligible to make entries and only hams cured and aged in Tennessee are eligible for entry.
  2. Hams must be entered and exhibited in the name of the owner. All hams entered must have been cured on the premises of the owner.
  3. To be eligible for competition, hams must weigh at least 12 pounds.
  4. Only one exhibitor will be allowed per smokehouse or firm whichever is appropriate for the nature of the business.
  5. All hams will be returned to the respective owners upon presenting the appropriate receipts issued at time of entry.
  6. All hams entered in the show must be sound and free of any insects or spoilage. Any hams disqualified by receiving committee will be turned down and sent home.
  7. Since these hams are for the show, they must also be clean and eye appealing.
  8. All reasonable care will be exercised to protect hams from insect infestation.

Judging Guidelines

The hams will be judged on the following factors:

  • Conformation
    • General shape of the ham
    • Workmanship
    • Neatness and attractiveness of the trim
    • The ratio of lean to fat
  • Color
    • Desirability and uniformity of outside color
  • Aroma
    • Desirability of aroma as determined by probing

Country Ham Classes

  1. Country Style Ham – 12 – 19#
  2. Country Style Ham – 20# & over
  3. Short Ham – 12 – 14#
  4. Short Ham – 15# & over
  5. Grand Champion Country Style Ham (Rosette only)
  6. Grand Champion Short Ham (Rosette only)
  7. Largest Ham (selected from Class 2 or 4-Rosette only)
  8. Commercial Division (Exhibits Only)