This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Allan Benton. Allan is the legendary purveyor of Benton's Smokey Mountain Country Hams. They talk about being a being a foodie, making hams, what kept him up at night, and so much more. Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Duke's Mayo: The best mayonnaise in the world. Visit DukesMayo.com for recipes, store locator, and shop! 5th annual MADE SOUTH Holiday Market: November 15-16, 2019 in Franklin, TN. With more than 100 makers from all over the South, it truly is one of the greatest celebrations of makers, food, music, and drink all in one place.