Subj : Ham was:Trippin'
To   : Dave Drum
From : Ruth Haffly
Date : Sun Sep 24 2023 15:50:57

Hi Dave,

 DD> One of my favourite sandwiches (and an Illinois icon) is made with
 DD> fresh hams.

 RH> Have to try it next time we're in the area.

 DD> Not from the original location, though. It was converted to a Pig Hip
 DD> Museum in 1991 and operated until the "tragic fire" in 2007. All that
 DD> remains is an informational plaque attached to a boulder and a
 DD> restored Pig Hip sign on the original site of the restaurant.

 DD>       Title: Route 66 Pig Hip Sandwich
 DD>  Categories: Pork, Sauces, Sandwiches
 DD>       Yield: 4 Servings

 DD> Here's a link to the story and hist'ry of the famous stop:
 DD> https://www.il66assoc.org/2022/04/ernie-edwards-the-pig-hip-restaurant


OK, we're outbound right now but a bit south of that. We're in TX for an
RV/ham radio rally, then on to see daughters/families and the annular
solar eclipse. So far nothing spectacular in the line of meals but hope
to hit up a German place or two in our travels, SIL mentioned one in the
SLC area to try.

 DD> I am told that one can still get a "Pig Hip" at a couple of family
 DD> cafe spots in Lincoln, IL (next off-ramp up the road). But, heck I can
 DD> make my own as long as I have the sauce and some fresh pig hip (
 DD> uncured ham).

Not sure how we'll head back east, depends on the weather but will keep
this in mind if we go thru IL.


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Ruth
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