Ham & The American Smokehouse - The Read

This is the read-aloud version of Dispatch #3 from A More Perfect Plate: Ham & The American Smokehouse. It's here as an audio version for those of you who'd rather listen than read.In this episode, we talk about how pigs took over the Americas, the root of American ham making, how ham production was a huge part of frontier life for early Americans, and share the origins behind ham's pride of place at Easter, Christmas, and the lunch box.Fun stories about Porkopolis, Broadway shoutouts, and a little bit of food science are all in this episode. You'll have so many interesting facts and tidbits to share with your friends after listening.If you'd like to listen to a discussion-based, more casual version, you should listen to The Discussion in this same feed, where Nick and Bridget talk through this same Dispatch.You can also watch The Discussion on our YouTube channel.You can read the full written Dispatch and get links to our book suggestions and more at amoreperfectplate.comYou can find our hub with the written dispatches, book suggestions, and more at: amoreperfectplate.comPlease be sure to subscribe to keep discovering interesting American stories. We appreciate your support for this project.Thanks for listening - cheers!Nick & Bridget