[Lee Stewart]

The most expensive ham in the world comes from Iberian hogs who devour around 7kg (15lbs) of acorns every day. Once butchered, the meat is hung for at least two years, producing dark red meat that’s sweet, nutty and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Expect to pay as much as $4,500 for around 8kg (18lbs) of bone-in jamón Ibérico de bellota.