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Pata Negra Ham On April 6, 2025, the city of Jaén will host the second edition of the Charity Ham Cutters Meeting, aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of ham cutters. At Andrés de Vandelvira Park, the event will begin at noon and welcome over 200 professional ham cutters. The major goal of this event is to collect donations for the ALES Association, a local group that helps children with cancer and their families. The organizers anticipate distributing approximately 5,000 servings of ham to attendees, with each serving priced at around five euros, although the exact amount is yet to be finalized. Óscar Moriana, president of ALES, expressed gratitude towards the professionals and volunteers involved, stating, "We thank the professionals for their involvement in a charitable cause. And also all the volunteers who offer their impeccable work." He emphasized the event’s significance, describing it as "a long-distance race" and a pivotal m...

Pata Negra Ham In the world of Iberian cuisine, where centuries-old traditions blend with cutting-edge culinary innovation, one figure stands out: Emilio José García Ortigosa, the so-called "samurai of ham." His artistry in slicing Pata Negra ham has revolutionized the experience of tasting this prized delicacy, elevating it to an unprecedented sensory spectacle that combines technique, tradition, and showmanship. Emilio, driven by his deep passion for steel and admiration for the Japanese sword-making tradition, has elevated ham carving from mere cooking to captivating performance art. The Intersection of Tradition and Innovation Emilio's journey into ham cutting began in his childhood. It was influenced by his family's deep-rooted history in Hijate, a region between Teruel, Serón, and Trevélez, known for producing exceptional white ham. He recalls his grandfather's cellar, filled with hanging hams, and the first time he reached for a knife to cut a slice as a s...

Iberian Ham Florencio Sanchidrián, recognized by the International Academy of Gastronomy as the international ambassador of Iberian ham, embodies excellence, tradition, and artistry. Known for his unparalleled skills as a ham cutter and his passion for storytelling through food, Sanchidrián will grace Benasque this Saturday with a vertical tasting event organized by Cafeteria La Cumbre. A Global Journey of Ham and Heritage “I have eight passports, all full,” Sanchidrián shares, illustrating the breadth of his international career. Having just returned from Geneva and with plans to head to China in March, his schedule is a testament to the global demand for his craft. Throughout his career, Sanchidrián has served Iberian ham to some of the world’s most prominent figures. From cutting ham at the royal wedding of the current kings of Spain to presenting the first Iberian ham in the United States, his clientele includes Barack Obama, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, George Bush, and Richard Gere...