World's Best Ham by PataNegra.dk

In the quiet, oak-covered valleys of Los Pedroches, something remarkable has occurred. Agroibérica de Pozoblanco has won the Encina de Oro for the third year in a row, a record that no other producer has ever achieved at the Feria del Jamón de Los Pedroches. The victory places their jamón even closer to the title many already give it: the world's best ham. A Ham Born From the Dehesa The winning piece came from the 2021 vintage, weighing just over nine kilos and raised on a finca in Villanueva de Córdoba. These pigs lived freely in the dehesa, feeding on acorns and wild herbs during montanera. That natural diet, combined with slow, traditional curing, gives the ham its intense red color, soft golden fat, and a deep aroma that lingers long after tasting it. A Jury That Chose Excellence Thirteen producers entered the competition this year, all vying for the top prize. The jury, comprising chefs, scientists, and master cutters, carefully tasted each sample — some even tried them twice...