Xuanwei ham is named after it is produced in Xuanwei, Qujing, Yunnan. It is one of the main specialties of Yunnan. Together with Jinhua ham, it is known as the two thighs of China and is famous all over the world. Its main characteristics are: shape like a pipa, thin skin, thick meat and moderate fatness; rich aroma, bright color, lean meat is bright red or rose color, fat meat is milky white, fragrant, delicious taste can be fried, steamed, boiled, etc.

Because Xuanwei ham has a long history and is famous at home and abroad, its brilliance has overshadowed the other two well-known hams in Yunnan. This article will tell you about two other well-known hams in Yunnan.

Nuodeng Ham

Nuodeng Ham is a specialty of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The curing of Nuodeng ham is due to the unique conditions of Nuodeng Village: firstly, Nuodeng Village has produced salt since ancient times. Nuodeng salt contains high potassium content, which makes the cured ham less likely to deteriorate; secondly, Nuodeng Village has produced salt since ancient times. The unique climate conditions of the village, the weather is dry, which accelerates the elimination of moisture in the ham, and the ham is not prone to water accumulation and rot.

The raw material of Nuodeng ham is the hind legs of Nuodeng black pigs. After slaughter, it is trimmed and shaped, and is made by using Yunlong Baogu wine, Nuodeng salt, etc. for pickling, shaping, and air-drying. .

The appearance of Nuodeng ham is like a pipa or a willow leaf, and contains a lot of meat; the skin is waxy or light yellow, and the meat is brown or brown; the cut surface is rose or pink, and the fat is The cut surface of the meat is milky white or reddish, with a delicate luster, rich aroma, moderate saltiness and excellent taste.

On November 18, 2014, the Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China officially approved the implementation of agricultural product geographical indication registration protection for "Nuodeng Ham".

Saba Ham

Saba Ham is a specialty of Luquan Yi and Miao Autonomous County, Yunnan Province.

Saba ham is made from local Saba pig hind legs in Yunnan. The legs are selected, trimmed into a pipa shape, cooled at low temperature, drained of blood, and the prepared salt is added in three batches and stacked. , clean the surface, and hang it in a ventilated and cool place for about 6 months to mature naturally.

Saba ham uses local original ecologically bred Saba pigs as raw materials, supplemented by unique local processing techniques. The meat is fragrant, tastes pure and has unique quality. It has the characteristics of bright color, fresh taste, ecological nutrition and so on.

With the promotion of the local government and the love of consumers, Saba ham has gradually been promoted across the country and won certain honors:

1. Won the third international Gold Medal at the New Invention, New Technology and New Product Expo;

2. Title of the 7th Consumer Favorite Product of Yunnan Province; 3. Third Prize of Yunnan Province Science and Technology Progress Award and Second Prize of Kunming City Science and Technology Progress Award.

On July 27, 2020, Saba Ham was selected into the second batch of Central European Geographical Indication protection lists.

In Yunnan, if there are any other well-known hams or specialties in your hometown, please tell me in a private message or in the comment area. I will help promote them in future articles and promote the good things from Yunnan.