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Geovany Almanza will teach the secrets of ham carving at the Maspalomas Summer University

Geovany Almanza will teach the secrets of ham carving at the Maspalomas Summer University

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The talk on ham carving and tasting will be held on Thursday, July 9th, at the Maspalomas Cultural Center

 

The Maspalomas Summer University has organized a talk on 'Ham Cutting and Tasting' , which will be held on Thursday, July 9 , at the Maspalomas Cultural Center , given by Geovany Almanza , World Champion and Spanish Champion of Ham Cutting in 2025.

 

In this course, participants will have the opportunity to discover the art of ham carving from a true world-renowned expert. Geovany Almanza will explain the basics of carving and peeling a ham, how to properly peel it, how to start carving from the ham's center and shank, how to finish the cut, and how to store it correctly.

 

Those interested in attending this talk, which will be held from 17 pm to 20 pm , can register via the link ( €18 ) on the website: https://www.universidadveranomaspalomas.org/materias/170/

 

It will be a unique experience for ham lovers, professionals, and enthusiasts who want to refine their technique and knowledge. Attendees will be able to taste three different qualities of ham to learn about their differences and characteristics: 100% Iberian Ham (Black Label) , Iberian Acorn-Fed Ham (Red Label) , and Iberian Free-Range Ham (Green Label).

 

The Maspalomas Summer University is organized by the Department of Culture of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council , the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the Gran Canaria Island Council.

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