Enjoyment. Passion. Tradition.
BLACK FOREST HAM. THE AROMA OF THE ALL-NATURAL BLACK FOREST
Black Forest Ham is a raw ham that gets its unique aroma from being cured and smoked over fir and spruce wood. This EU-protected traditional specialty is produced exclusively in the Black Forest – according to a process that has been established for generations.
The act of simply biting into a tender slice of Black Forest Ham is pure pleasure. You can taste the unspoiled raw nature that gives the Black Forest Ham its distinctive flavour.
The Black Forest
The Black Forest is geographically well-defined along with the region where Black Forest Ham is produced exclusively. It stretches from Pforzheim in the north to Lörrach near the Swiss border with deep valleys, densely forested heights and pure nature. A culinary paradise.
Production
Tradition, along with the region, plays the biggest role in the process of manufacturing the Black Forest Ham. Numerous steps are necessary to turn a raw ham into Black Forest Ham.
The essential steps are salting, seasoning, brining, curing, smoking and one of the decisive factors for the formation of the special aromas, maturing. The process is only completed after many weeks.
Enjoyment
This is what the Black Forest tastes like. Rough and aromatic. Thinly sliced, Black Forest Ham unfolds its full aroma. Each slice awakens memories of the aroma of the fir trees. Every bite gives a hint of the spice mixture of salt, pepper, coriander, garlic and juniper berries.
Black Forest Ham
A raw ham without bones, cured in a mixture of spices, smoked and then matured. These are the essential characteristics of a Black Forest Ham. Its taste is highly aromatic and spicy. To be enjoyed at any time of day as a savoury accompaniment to bread, as an addition and refinement to almost all foods. Locals in the Black Forest cut it into small strips and enjoy it straight up.
Association
The Association of Black Forest Ham Producers. Since its foundation in 1989, the association has been working with its member companies and the organisations to promote the Black Forest Ham brand. Consistent brand protection also stands for uncompromising quality assurance at all levels as well as active and informative communication to cultivate the valuable brand image.
EU-Protection
Since 1997, Black Forest Ham has carried the EU seal “PGI.” (Protected Geographical Indication). This stands for two essential characteristics: Black Forest Ham is produced exclusively in the Black Forest region and must comply with the product specification based on which EU protection is binded. In this specification, the production process, corresponding to the tradition, is bindingly defined. It is also stipulated that the raw pork legs can also be sourced from outside the production area, as there is traditionally no significant pig farming in the Black Forest. The decisive factor is the quality of the meat.
The Simple Show
The traditional production of Black Forest Ham explained simply.
Guido Meurer
Chairman of the Board
Marie-Luise Adler
Board Member Marketing and Communications
Andreas Göhring
Board Member Finance
Rainer Wagner
Managing Director
The members of the Association of Black Forest Ham Producers (Schutzverband der Schwarzwälder Schinkenhersteller) guarantee the high quality of the Black Forest Ham. This is achieved through strict quality management in the companies, regular external inspections arranged by the association and governmental inspections.
The association’s primary goal is to preserve the uniqueness of the traditional Black Forest Ham brand for future generations and to cultivate its positive image. The association sees itself as a global ambassador that inspires trade and consumers with clear and transparent communication for the brand. The members of the Association of Black Forest Ham Producers are strongly of the belief that the Black Forest Ham is a cultural asset. Traditionally anchored in the Black Forest region for centuries and inextricably linked to the people of the region who have remained dedicated to this unique brand to this day.
Marie-Luise Adler
Am Lindenbuck 3
79848 Bonndorf
zentrale@adlerschwarzwald.de
www.adlerschwarzwald.de
Tel.: 07703-8320
Stefan Henke
Sommerwies 1
77761 Schiltach
info@bellfoodgroup.com
www.bellfoodgroup.comTel.: 07836-95700
Guido Meurer
Riedstraße 9
78662 Bösingen
info@boesinger.de
www.boesinger.de
Tel.: 07404-92060
Manfred & Christoph Dosenbach
Burgunder Straße 9
79415 Bad Bellingen-Rheinweiler
info@metzgerei-dosenbach.de
www.metzgerei-dosenbach.de
Tel.: 07635-438
Matthias Lorenz
Mittel-Loxten 37
33775 Versmold
matthias.lorenz@tfb.eu
www.the-family-butchers.com
Tel.: 05423-9660
Thomas Kopfmann
Wasserstraße 24
77652 Offenburg
metzgerei.kopfmann@t-online.de
www.fleischerinnung-freiburg.de
Tel.: 0761-81777
Matthias Traub
Moltkestraße 7
78532 Tuttlingen
info@kh-tuttlingen.de
www.kh-tuttlingen.de
Tel.: 07461-2201
Karl Denzel
Schwarzwaldstraße 22
78224 Singen
Tel.: 07771-9340110
Max Holwegler
Käferstraße 3
78166 Donaueschingen
max.holwegler@t-online.de
www.metzgerei-holwegler.de
Tel.: 0771-3134
Alexander Honegg
Marienstrasse 2
79761 Waldshut-Tiengen
metzgerei@muelhaupt.de
www.muelhaupt.de
Tel.: 07751-4711
Ulrich Reichenbach
In den Engematten 9
79286 Glottertal
info@metzgerei-reichenbach.de
www.metzgerei-reichenbach.de
Tel.: 07684-240
Dietmar Kalbacher
Schlachthofstraße 5-7
79540 Lörrach
info@kalbacher.com
www.kalbacher.com
Tel.: 07621-40300
Andreas Göhring
Waldshuter Straße 37
78176 Blumberg
info@schwarzwaldhof.de
www.schwarzwaldhof.de
Tel.: 07702-5310
Schwarzwälder Spezialitäten
Siegfried Spinner
Okenstraße 279
77652 Offenburg-Bohlsbach
info@spinner-og.de
www.spinner-og.de
Tel.: 0781-92740
Hans Schnekenburger
Gewerbestraße 4
78078 Niedereschach
info@tannenhof-schinken.de
www.tannenhof-schinken.de
Tel.: 07728-92630
Andreas Hofer
Dornstetter Straße 29
72250 Freudenstadt-Musbach
info@schinken-wein.de
www.schinken-wein.de
Tel.: 07443-2450
Contact
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COMMODITY KNOWLEDGE. RECIPES. BLACK FOREST.
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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BLACK FOREST HAM.
At the Feldberg Tower, the Black Forest Ham Museum offers its visitors an interactive experience about the traditional production of Black Forest Ham. Multimedia stations as well as display and tasting boxes encourage the visitors to experience and learn about the Black Forest Ham tradition using all their senses.
The breathtaking location invites visitors to relax after an informative tour of the museum. The Black Forest Ham Museum is located on the highest mountain in the Black Forest – on top of the Feldberg, from where one has an incomparable view of the French Vosges as well as the Swiss Alps on a clear day.
Opening hours
Monday – Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. // July, August, September
Monday – Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. // May, June, October
Entrance fees
Prices for visiting the Black Forest Ham Museum are based on the fares of the Feldbergbahn.
Address
Schwarzwälder Schinkenmuseum
Franz-Klarmeyer-Weg
79868 Feldberg (Schwarzwald)