World's Best Ham by PataNegra.dk

The Gastrocultural Association Comando Ibérico of Huelva has set a Guinness World Record by making the world's biggest ham dish. This monumental dish, featuring more than half a ton of sliced Iberian ham (Pata Negra), covered an impressive 200 square meters and was the result of hours of meticulous effort by over 80 volunteer ham cutters. The event, held on Avenida de Andalucía in Huelva, began early Saturday morning. By 11:00 a.m., the cutters were hard at work, meticulously arranging slices of the finest Pata Negra, a hallmark of Spain’s culinary heritage. By 2:30 p.m., their masterpiece was complete, showcasing nearly 600 kilograms of ham—a triumph of skill and collaboration. A Community Event for a Cause Upon achieving the record, the massive plate was divided into five-euro portions and sold. Hundreds of Huelva residents eagerly participated, drawn by the opportunity to support a noble cause while savoring the renowned Iberian delicacy. The funds raised were directed to variou...