It’s been a bit of whirlwind….but the team and I are delighted that World Charcuterie Awards 2023 have been launched, judged and now – it’s time for the RESULTS…
Over 400 products from 17 countries entered this year’s inaugural Awards with over 40 Judges – Charcuterie Experts – gathered together during judging week to taste, consider and mark the products.
To ensure complete fairness and integrity, all judging samples are judged blind and awarded marks for taste, length of flavour, mouth feel, appearance, tradition or innovation.
Champion Product
The product scoring the highest number of points overall…
Jamon De Bellota 100% Iberico
JOVIRA, S.A.
Spain
“Great example – near perfection its lingering subtle flavours. An absolute treat.”
Class Medals
The total number of medals awarded for The World Charcuterie Awards 2023 over the eight classes is 17 Gold, 52 Silver, 54 Bronze.
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| Class | Medal | Product Name | Producer Name | UK Importer | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products |  | Jamon de Bellota 100% Iberico | JOVIRA, S.A. | spain | |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | Jambon De By Ours - Culatello Style Air Dried Ham | North by Sud-Ouest Charcuterie Ltd | england | |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | Duke of Berkshire Pancetta | Freedown Food Company Ltd | Freedown Food Company Ltd | england |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | Guancia Pepata Di Cinta Senese | SALCIS Sas di Morbidi A. & C. | Cibosano Ltd | italy |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | Pirata Loin | Curing Rebels Ltd | england | |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | Jamon de Cebo de Campo Iberico 50% Raza Iberica | JOVIRA, S.A. | spain | |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | Smoked Pepper Encrusted Coppa | Wenlock Edge Farm Ltd | england | |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products |  | Chestnut Fed Ham | Coren | Brindisa | spain |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | Taste the difference - Prosciutto di Speck | Cranswick Continental Foods | Sainsbury's | england |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | Smoked Beef Cecina IGP | Cecinas Pablo | Brindisa | spain |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | Japanese Wagyu Cured Beef | Freedown Food Company Ltd | Freedown Food Company Ltd | england |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | Durslade Farm Air Dried Wagyu X Beef | Durslade Farm Shop | england | |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | Jamon de Bellota Iberico 50% Raza Ibérica | JOVIRA, S.A. | spain | |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | Taste the difference Parma Ham | The Compleat Food Group | Sainsbury's | england |
| Class 1 - Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products | | English Coppa | Lishmans of Ilkley | england | |
| Class | Medal | Product Name | Producer Name | UK Importer | Country |
Best in Class
For each of the eight classes a Best in Class is awarded to the top-scoring product in each class…
Class 1 – Cured, Air-Dried & Ready-to-Eat Whole Muscle Products
Jamon De Bellota 100% Iberico
JOVIRA, S.A.
Spain
“Great example – near perfection its lingering subtle flavours. An absolute treat.”
Class 2 – Cured & Cooked Whole Muscle Products
Artio Pancetta – Dry Cured and Air Dried Pork Belly
Direct Meats
England
“A really good pancetta, excellent texture, with a rich sweet flavour and the right quantity of seasoning.”
Class 3 – Cured, Fermented & Air Dried Ready-to-Eat Sausage Products
Salame Toscano
Fra'Mani
U.S.A.
“A particularly elegant salami – fresh and young with great peppery back flavours that linger on and on.”
Class 4 – Cured & Cooked Sausage Products
Cotechino
north by sud-ouest charcuterie ltd
England
“Delivering a lovely, spicy aroma, the flavours of black pepper, cinnamon, and cloves are well-balanced and deliver a complex sweet salty and spicy finish.”
Class 5 – Soft & Spreadable Products
Sobrasada Munar De Porc Negre, Hot
Embotits Munar (Imported by Brindisa)
Spain
“Good pleasing appearance with a pleasant smooth texture that offered a little chew. The flavour starts sweet and mild and develops a pleasant pungency onto the clean finish. Very satisfying.”
Class 6 – Cured Bacon
Short Cut Bacon Rashers
Meat Cellar
Australia
“Visually stunning with a satisfying meat to fat ratio. The flavour is robust enhanced by the smoke and lingers on in the mouth.”
Class 7 – Worldwide Regional Products (sponsored by Speciality Fine Food Fair)
Haggis
Uptons Of Bassett
England
“An excellent example of a traditional haggis that delivers on taste, texture and true tradition.”
Class 8 – Snacking Charcuterie
Chorizo Pigsticks
SaltPig Curing Company
England
“An excellent product with exceptionally good seasoning and a wonderful length of flavour – all too rarely found in a snacking product.”
Star Awards
In addition to the Best of Class Awards, there are Star Awards for British Charcuterie, judged by the same criteria…
Best Cured, Fermented & Air Dried Ready-to-Eat Sausage Products made in the UK (sponsored by Angel Refrigeration)
Black Olive Salami
Marsh Pig
England
“A delightful combination that is well presented, innovative and well balanced.”
Best Game Product (sponsored by Eat Game)
Peat Smoked West Highland Venison Salami with Juniper
Highland Charcuterie and Smokehouse
Scotland
“A good-looking farmhouse Salami – moist with a mild flavour of venison and a good textured all the way through.”
Best Product from Northern Ireland (sponsored by Invest Northern Ireland)
"Trouble At The BBQ" Biltong
Ke Nako Biltong
Northern Ireland
“A good-looking farmhouse Salami – moist with a mild flavour of venison and a good textured all the way through.”
Best Product from Scotland (sponsored by Scottish Craft Butchers )
Peat Smoked West Highland Venison Salami with Juniper
Highland Charcuterie and Smokehouse
Scotland
“A good-looking farmhouse Salami – moist with a mild flavour of venison and a good textured all the way through.”
Best Traditional or Heritage Breed Product (sponsored by Slow Food in the UK)
Jambon De By Ours - Culatello Style Air Dried Ham
North by Sud Ouest Charcuterie
England
“Beautifully marbled appearance that leads to a soft melting texture. A sweet fragrant aroma and it delivers a rich fruity taste with a savoury finish. Excellent.”
British Rising Star (sponsored by Humidity Solutions)
Northampton Charcuterie Company
England
“For their drive, ambition, continual development and their range of products.”
Henrietta Green
Founder, World Charcuterie Awards Ltd
Results published: 11 September 2023
