Torrezno de Soria is a delicacy of Spanish gastronomy. Cooked with top-quality pork belly, torreznos are a crunchy and tasty snack, so it is not surprising that more than one person strives to find the perfect torrezno.
With a view to promoting its consumption, the Torrezno de Soria Guarantee Brand organizes a unique contest: the Best Torrezno in the World. In the 2024 edition, and for the first time in history, the award has been awarded to a restaurant outside of Soria. We tell you all the details.
Although it is a symbol of the gastronomy of Castilla y León, the best torrezno in the world is currently found in Zaragoza. Café Chicago, run by the Calvo brothers, has won first prize in the professional category.
As its creators have revealed, the secret of the best torrezno in the world is to make them slowly, airing the Soria bacon little by little, and always fresh. Likewise, chefs recommend changing the temperature of the sunflower oil at the right time.
First of all, it is necessary to poach the torreznos so that the lean meat gets a honeyed point. Just when this has been achieved, it is necessary to increase the temperature of the oil so that the crust is crispy. Of course, without it burning.
The owners of the best torrezno in the world presented a tower of more than twenty torreznos in the contest. According to the jury itself, the lean presented “was tender in the mouth, sweet on the palate and with the perfect proportion of meat and bacon.” A delicacy worth trying.
