Yaonan Ham

Yaonan Ham

　　Yaonan Ham

　　Yaonan is located in the middle section of the Ailao Mountains in Xinping County, at an altitude of 1,960 meters, boasting unique climatic and natural advantages. Yaonan Ham is made from local native pigs, which are raised for two years. After slaughter, the hind leg meat is salted for 15–20 days, pressed to remove moisture, then placed on the drying floors of farmhouse smoking rooms that are cool, dry, and well-ventilated to be smoked for three months before completion. When sliced, the meat shows a rose-colored hue, the fat is snow-white, the texture is tender and juicy, and it offers a rich, fragrant aroma that fills the air and penetrates the senses. The skin is crispy, and the fat melts in your mouth.