Word of torrezno
What is the best torrezno in the world? Who owns such a valuable award? They have been deliberating the answer to this question for almost two months in the ninth edition of the contest 'The Best Torrezno in the World', held from February 3 to March 10 by the Torrezno de Soria Manufacturers Association and the Viceroy Palafox Restaurant (University Street, 7. El Burgo de Osma).
All the contestants have been competing in the traditional category but the contest has been divided between professionals and amateurs. They selected 15 finalists: 8 professionals and 7 amateurs who have competed in The Burg of Osma , Soria, throughout this Sunday.
It has been in the Virrey Palafox restaurant where live demonstrations of how they make torreznos and, subsequently, have been blind tastings of each of the dishes.
What is valued in this contest? "Not only the taste, aroma and texture but also the presentation of such distinguished product from Soriano" , point out from the organization.
One of the star dishes in the capital.
If you are thinking of participating next year, you should know that not everything goes in this contest. For example, to participate the torreznos must have been made with bacon with the 'Torrezno de Soria' Guarantee Mark; and when presenting your proposal -as indicated in the bases-, in sufficient quantity for the jury tasting (a large portion consisting of a minimum of 6 torreznos) .
Finally, that the presentations they only consist of torreznos without any adornment or decoration on the plate.
Why is this product so exquisite? This torrezno is not just any, hence the requirement and distinction with denomination of origin. Torrezno de Soria is the result of the quality of the bacon and how to fry it. It is a piece composed of a crispy, golden crust on one side and tender lean meat and bacon on the other.
The best torrezno in the amateur category.
THE VERDICT
Before knowing the winner of the professional category, it has been known the winner of 'amateurs ' in which 6 people have participated. The award went to Javier Jimenez Alonso , of the population of Olvega.
Three years in a row he has won the award. What does this torrezno have that makes it so special? " His torreznos are almost museum pieces Appearance: bright yellow rind that crackles when split. A lean pink, tender and a spectacular flavor in the mouth that also has permanence. his secret is a good raw material how is he Torrezno de Soria with Guarantee Mark made on the slopes of Moncayo", they point out to Traveler.es from the organization.
This is the best torrezno in the world.
THE WINNER
2019 already has the best torrezno in the world and it has been cooked by Luis Ángel del Rincón, from El Condado de Motores Restaurant in San Pedro Manrique, Soria . This year the title has gone to the region of Tierras Altas de Soria, a region of shepherds, where torrezno is one of the most typical products of its gastronomy.
"What has decanted the jury has been his presentation. The good selection of the piece, because it had an optimal proportion of lean, bacon and crispy crust ", they underline from the contest.
It was not the first time that Luis Ángel had entered the contest, but it was the first time that he had received the award. When they ask him the secret of his torreznos , is clear about it: "I always work with good raw material from the Highlands of Soria, my land. I normally work it in the oven, but for the contest I have made it the old-fashioned way ; 20 minutes poached in oil, and then a strong touch so that the crust rises and becomes golden and crispy."