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Pata Negra Ham The city of Tomelloso is set to host the highly anticipated 8th Castilla-La Mancha Ham Cutting Championship on February 22 and 23 at the renowned Moments by Casa Justo halls. This prestigious event, which has previously taken place in Ciudad Real, promises to be a major tourist attraction for the region. A Prestigious Event in Tomelloso This championship is a significant occasion in the world of gastronomy and Iberian ham, bringing together some of the best ham cutters in the country. Justo López, host of the event and a former regional champion, expressed his excitement about bringing the competition to Tomelloso: "Many members of the ham-cutting association are from this city, and I am thrilled to provide our facilities for this grand celebration." The event is expected to attract professionals, food lovers, and industry experts who want to witness the art of ham cutting at its finest. Championship Structure and Judging The competition will be held in two sem...

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...