World's Best Ham by PataNegra.dk

For most food lovers, Spanish jamón is already one of life’s great pleasures. But not every ham is created equal, and few names carry as much weight as Joselito. With over 150 years of history, the brand has established a reputation for craftsmanship, patience, and quality that even Michelin-starred chefs praise. Now, after a big win in New York, many are saying Joselito deserves to be called the world's best ham. A Big Night in Manhattan The setting was the first-ever Premios a la Excelencia Gastronómica (Awards for Gastronomic Excellence), hosted by the Spain–USA Chamber of Commerce. Held at a private club in New York, the gala dinner gathered chefs, critics, and food writers. On that night, José Gómez — the fifth generation of the Joselito family — presented something scarce: a vintage ham from 2008, cured for years under perfect conditions. That ham, along with their flagship jamón ibérico de bellota, wowed the guests and earned Joselito the top recognition of the evening. It ...