Perhaps one of the most iconic food items associated with the state of Virginia is ham. Authentic Virginia ham is known around the world, and for good reason. You might associate the town of Smithfield as one of the top producers of this product, but there’s another little-known town that’s made a name for itself for serving up delicious ham. Here’s more on why you’ll want to visit Fulk’s Run Grocery and try a mouthwatering ham sandwich for less than $4.

Welcome to Fulk’s Run Grocery Store, a tiny provisions shop nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Virginia. The shop is located just west of the Thornton Gap entrance to Skyline Drive.

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Turner Ham House, which operates out of Fulk’s Run Grocery Store, offers its famous Fried Ham Friday in the back of the shop. For this single day out of every week, locals gather to sample Virginia ham at its finest.

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Turner Ham House, run by Ron Turner, produces iconic ham using techniques and recipes that were once used by Turner’s great-grandfather.

Turner Hams & Fulks Run Grocery / Facebook Photographed above is Fulks Run Grocery before 1956.

According to this famous formula, the hams are cured with a special combination of salt, sugar, and saltpeter. Both the smell and taste that result from this recipe is simply mouthwatering.

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Each Friday, Fulk’s Run slices this savory-sweet ham into thick cuts, soaks them in water, and lightly fries them to total perfection. The meat is so flavorful, in fact, that no sides or seasoning is offered. Just two buns for what might just be the most Virginian sandwich ever.

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Even if fried ham sandwiches aren’t your normal order, you’ll cherish the opportunity to try this legendary ham right at the source.

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So the next time you find yourself in Virginia’s beautiful Blue Ridge on a Friday afternoon, you’ll know exactly where to stop for the perfect pick-me-up.

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Have you visited this iconic grocery store before and sampled a ham sandwich there? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience there! For more information about this business, you can visit the official website by clicking here. 

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Photographed above is Fulks Run Grocery before 1956.

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Address: 11441 Brocks Gap Rd, Fulks Run, VA 22830, USA