Patrick Cudahy Launches New Culinary Collections Hams

CUDAHY, Wis. – The delicious tradition continues. The genuine goodness of Patrick Cudahy® premium meats carries on with its newest line of ham, Culinary Collections™. True to its heritage, Culinary Collections Hams are Sweet Apple-Wood Smoked to ensure that unique Patrick Cudahy taste. The hams are available in three delicious flavors: Raspberry & Cracked Pepper, Rosemary & Garlic and Maple & Brown Sugar.

As part of this exciting product launch, Chef Brian Moran will showcase the new line of    products in cooking demos at Milwaukee-area television stations. Each demo will highlight an original Patrick Cudahy recipe that features Culinary Collections Ham. Chef Moran has served as instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College since 2012 and has worked with Patrick Cudahy to develop delicious recipes for the past five years.

Each flavor can be found throughout your local retailer or grocery store. Ask for a sample at the deli counter, where you can purchase the new line for a flavorful twist on a classic ham sandwich. Culinary Collections can also be found pre-carved in the refrigerated section where other hams are sold. All varieties are MSG and gluten free and ready to eat.

"Culinary Collections are a wonderful addition to our Patrick Cudahy lineup," said Mitch Cooper, marketing manager, Patrick Cudahy. "We've stayed true to our company's heritage, using only the finest hams and best ingredients for unsurpassed taste and quality. Our fans will appreciate the unique, distinctive flavors and, of course, the Sweet Apple-Wood Smoked flavor synonymous with Patrick Cudahy."

For more information on Patrick Cudahy and Culinary Collections, or to view original Patrick Cudahy recipes, log onto www.patrickcudahy.com and visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/patrickcudahymeats.

About Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods is a $14 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Farmland®, Armour®, Cook's®, Gwaltney®, John Morrell®, Kretschmar®, Curly's®, Carando®, Margherita®, and Healthy Ones®. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental, and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and www.smithfieldcommitments.com.

About John Morrell Food Group

With over a century and a half of experience, John Morrell Food Group brands have become respected and well known for providing premium-quality meat products to families across the United States. With products ranging from lunchmeat and franks to smoked sausage, bacon and pepperoni, the John Morrell Food Group is an important part of consumers' mealtimes. The John Morrell Food Group offers several national and regional brands including Armour®, Eckrich®, John Morrell®, Curly's®, Patrick Cudahy®, Carando®, Healthy Ones®, Margherita®, Kretschmar® and LunchMakers®.

About Patrick Cudahy

For 125 years, families throughout the Midwest have known the name Patrick Cudahy as one they can count on for quality, value and for the unmistakable flavor of Sweet Apple-Wood. Our product line includes fully cooked and traditional bacon, bacon pieces and toppings, dry sausage, pepperoni, ham, deli and sliced meats.

Source:  Smithfield Foods