World's Best Ham by PataNegra.dk

The search for some of Extremadura's finest Iberian ham has entered its final stage, and this year the numbers tell an interesting story: 18 hams entered the competition, eight trained experts have been involved in the judging process, and only six will reach the final stage . The competition is the XXVII Premio Espiga Jamones Ibéricos D.O.P. Dehesa de Extremadura, one of the established food awards dedicated to Iberian ham from the protected designation of origin. Organised by Caja Rural de Extremadura with the technical direction of the Centre for Scientific and Technological Research of Extremadura (CICYTEX), the competition is designed to recognise quality in one of the region's most important traditional foods. But choosing a high-quality Iberian ham isn't as simple as looking at its appearance or knowing the producer's name. The competition uses blind tasting, trained judges, and detailed sensory assessments to examine what is actually inside each piece. This yea...