Xuanwei ham, as a special food in Yunnan, has always been favored by diners. Walking into the shops and streets of Xuanwei City, you will find that the streets are full of shops with ham signs. But which is the real king of Xuanwei ham? Most people's choices are "time-honored brands", but we can actually find the best ham by digging the story and brand connotation behind it in different ways.
First, the origin and production technology of ham
The production history of Xuanwei ham can be traced back to Jiajing period of Ming Dynasty, with a history of nearly 500 years. As the "Hometown of Ham in China", Xuanwei's ham is different from other regions, and its most prominent features are raw materials and production technology. Middle-aged pig legs raised in Yunnan grassland were selected as raw materials. Since the early 1980s, modern techniques were adopted in the production process, such as oven smoking, steam smoking, pickling and drying, which not only ensured food safety and hygiene, but also made ham more delicious.
Second, brand management and word of mouth.
In addition to craftsmanship, the management and reputation of a brand are also crucial. Although some time-honored ham shops have a long history, their operations are rough and their tastes are mediocre. However, some young ham brands have introduced modern marketing strategies while inheriting traditional crafts, and created their own unique brand connotation, which has won wide attention and praise. For example, Ruikefa Xuanwei Ham is a young brand, and its "French Ham" series products have made great breakthroughs in taste. Not only is it more smoky, but also spices such as wine are added to make that bite taste better and impress consumers.
Third, price and logistics.
Finally, price and logistics are also factors that we should consider when choosing a ham brand. Although some unknown ham brands are cheap, it is difficult to guarantee the quality and taste of food. Some famous brands of ham need to be bought by mail order or locally in Xuanwei. In the case of inconvenient transportation here, we should consider the timeliness of logistics and let the delicious Xuanwei ham reach your table as soon as possible.
To sum up, it is not a simple matter to choose which ham in Xuanwei is delicious, and various factors need to be considered. The ultimate goal is to find a ham with acceptable taste, brand, price and logistics. In this process, understanding the history, production technology and brand management of ham can help us better choose a satisfactory Xuanwei ham brand and satisfy our taste buds.