Iberian Ham For years, fans of ham-cutting competitions have asked, “When will there be a ham-eating contest?” The wait is finally over! The National Association of Ham Cutters (ANCJ) has answered the call by organizing the first-ever Ham Eating Contest, an event designed to celebrate the rich tradition of Spanish ham while putting participants’ appetites to the test. This exciting competition will take place during the Final of the XV Spanish Ham Cutters Championship, scheduled for March 14, 15, and 16 in Badajoz. Among the various activities planned, the ham-eating contest promises to be a highlight of the weekend, bringing together ham lovers from all over Spain. Can a Team of Three Eat an Entire 8 kg Ham? The challenge is simple yet daunting: each team of three must eat an entire acorn-fed Iberian ham weighing between 8 and 8.5 kg, within a maximum time of 2 hours and 15 minutes. Five teams will compete, each having three participants, making 15 contestants ready to prove their ham...
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