"texpat" > wrote in message
news:N7ixd.14270$F25.2749@okepread07...
> I'm toying with fixing a ham for Christmas, instead of turkey. I'm
> turkeyed out.
>
> I'm seeing some hams in the store, labeled "Smithfield", but under some
> other brand name. Is Smithfield a brand, or a type of ham?
>
> Questions:
> 1. In your opinion, would the hams labeled "Smithfield" be a good choice?
> 2. Is the preparation any different than any other ham, i.e., stick it in
> the oven at 325 for 30-40 min./lb?
>

Smithfield is a brand name. They are generally of a better quality than
store-brands.
There is no difference in prepping.