Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the use of our report dated November 18, 2024 (except Note 14, as to which the date is January 21, 2025), in Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement (Form S-1 No. 333-284141) and related Prospectus of Smithfield Foods, Inc. for the registration of its common stock.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Richmond, Virginia

January 21, 2025