Spanish Iberian ham is the most expensive ham in the world.
Because the production process takes 10 years to complete, the quantity is extremely rare, only 80 pieces per year. The expensive food has one characteristic, that is, it is particularly perfect, its oil distribution is particularly perfect, and the meat quality is Super awesome.
Iberian ham is made from pig breeds unique to the Extremadura Autonomous Region, and is completely air-dried at high temperatures and then sealed with wax. Almost all the fat is transformed during the high-temperature air-drying process. When the oil flows out, it can be regarded as a low-cholesterol food. Iberico ham is one of the nine legendary ingredients in Europe, and is more famous and expensive than Italy's Parma Ham.
In Spain, good Iberian ham is eaten alone with wine. It is very particular when cooking. It must be cut very thin and each slice is almost transparent. You can pinch it with your hands when eating. Eat, then put the whole piece into your mouth and chew slowly. After eating, there will be a long and lingering mellow aroma in your mouth.
Ibérico ham is a legend among hams. It is expensive, delicious and cannot be imitated elsewhere. However, the production method is simple, original and natural. Compared with many other meat products, the production of Ibérico ham is It can almost only be described as rough.
But it is also very consistent with the Spanish people's passionate and unrestrained personality. In this rough production, Iberian ham has developed an incomparable aroma and taste that can be said to be a gift from God.
Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Iberian Ham