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Welcome to the JFC's Rustic Barn!

The Rustic Barn is located in the heart of eastern North Carolinaís farmland. We specialize in North Carolina, down-home country fresh products. Whether you need a unique gift basket or you just need to stock up on country fresh goodness, The Rustic Barn is here to serve you.

Postal Address
Rustic Barn
2905 Ernest Williams Road
Autryville, NC 28318

Telephone: 910-567-2202
Fax: 910-567-6321

E-Mail: debbie@jfcmelons.com

Click here to go to the Order Form

If you are ordering that special gift basket, we have the following to choose from:

North Carolina shaped basket

A basket in the shape of the state of North Carolina that comes in large, medium, or small sizes. Whatever you decide to fill this basket with, we know it is sure to be a hit.

Round-bottom tub baskets

Our round-bottom tub baskets are multi-purpose baskets that make the perfect gift for that hard to please person in your life. The convenient handle, durable construction and colorful stains make them attractive and practical. Use them for holding anything from fresh vegetables to gardening tools.

Hand-woven natural basket

Our natural weave baskets are natural colored, or can be red or green, with a variety of sizes to choose from. They can be filled with anything from candy and fruit to jams and jellies.

The Rustic Barn carries the Sheriff Jim Taylor line of products, made from North Carolina's fruits and vegetables.

For a great tasting product with some unusual names, be sure to try the Swamp Stuff line, including Blue Tick Dressing, which has no cholesterol.

For that summer-time favorite grilling recipe, the Bone Sucking Sauce is a delightful treat. It is a great sauce for anything from chicken to beef. It is also fat free.

If you desire pickled okra, sweet corn relish, or watermelon rind pickles, we carry them also. On the lighter side, we have popcorn on the cob. A fun treat for any age.

Also available is the liquid cinnamon flavoring from Appalachian Hot Nogs. This is delicious over ice cream, mixed in apple cider, or in a glaze for hams or try the Ameretto liquid flavoring.

Be sure to go to our selection page to get a list of all of our products. If we don't have what you are looking for, give us a call and we will try to find it for you.

Having a hard time deciding which of our products to buy? We'll make it easy for you. We carry some standard baskets that are filled with products at a special "Rustic Barn" price. Our gift baskets are shrink-wrapped and we will be glad to include a gift card for you.

For prices of all of our baskets and products, go to the order sheet and click on the selection button.

If you are not purchasing a basket, but buying the products only, they will be shipped in standard shipping boxes.

We carry some of North Carolina's finest country hams. An average size is 16 to 20 pounds.

Whole hams can be pepper coated or cured with sugar or salt. They are delicious pan fried or baked whole and a true Southern treat. Today, the Country Ham business is an important part of the southern economy.

Proper handling is important. Be sure to store your ham in a dry, cool place and keep refrigerated after slicing.

Recipe for Fried Country Ham

Slice ham to 1/4 inch or desired thickness. Trim excess fat and place fat in frying pan. Heat at medium temperature until grease barely covers bottom of pan. Remove fat. If you prefer a less salty taste, soak the ham slices in water for about 10 minutes before cooking. Place ham in frying pan and reduce heat to low. Cook ham 6 to 8 minutes, turning frequently. Ham will be done when it is light brown in color and when fat is translucent. Drain ham and serve.

For more information on our hams, please contact us.