There are three famous ham brands in Yunnan: Xuanwei Ham [Xuanwei City, Qujing, Yunnan], Nuodeng Ham [Yunlong County, Dali, Yunnan] and Heqing Ham [Heqing County, Dali, Yunnan]. Among them, Xuanwei ham is the most representative and has the highest taste evaluation. It is a geographical indication protection product in Yunnan Province and has a geographical indication certification trademark.
Xuanwei ham is produced in xuanwei county, Yunnan Province, with a history of more than 250 years. Its shape is correct, big and small, fat and thin, tender in meat, fragrant and unique in flavor. It was marketed at home and abroad as early as the beginning of the 20th century and won many awards internationally. Xuanwei ham is also used locally to process various foods, such as canned Yuntui, Yuntui luncheon meat, Yuntui moon cakes and Yuntui toffee.
Nuodeng ham is a specialty of Nuodeng Village, Yunlong County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Unique ingredients, fine production, high quality and delicious taste, bright red meat color, with strong local flavor and the style of Bai compatriots cured products. Nuodeng ham, Xuanwei ham and Heqing's round legs are also called the three famous hams in Yunnan.
Heqing ham is a famous food in Yunnan. Because of its curved legs and round appearance, it is also called round leg or cross-legged. Heqing Bai nationality pickled cross-legged has a long history. As early as the Ming Dynasty, Heqing ham was regarded as a famous specialty for tribute and exported to other places.
The above three famous hams all taste good, but Xuanwei Ham is more famous.