Gastronomy brings together festivals of all kinds, from classics like pizza and ice cream to unique events, such as the one to be held in Tandil on November 8 and 9, where the world's longest salami with a designation of origin will be determined.
In the last edition, the longest salami in Tandil was 401.73 meters long, but this year San Andrés de Giles made one that was 469.18 meters long. To create the world's longest salami, hundreds of kilograms of fresh meat are used, and more than 50 people participate in each stage, from its stuffing, curing, transport, and tasting during the festival.
The idea for the longest salami originated in Tandil through the Designation of Origin Council (DOT) after obtaining the first Denomination of Origin (D.O.). It means for us to value the charcuterie culture. The festival is synonymous with Tandil and a food that is in the collective sentiment of Argentines.
Gastronomic Proposal As every year, the festival that attracts visitors from all over the Province will have a varied gastronomic offer at the classic asados where exclusive pork dishes can be tasted. From bondiolas, chorizos, porker, pork loin, matambre, rack of pork, disk steaks, empanadas, french fries in pork fat, among others. There will also be food trucks with sweet and savory options, a beer garden, and Tandil-style cocktails.
During both days, there will be various attractions to enjoy the flavors of Tandil as a family: Tandil-style music shows and dance groups. On Saturday, the 8th, the closing will be by "Vieja Minga" and on Sunday, the 9th, by "Los Tapitas". On Saturday, the Gastronomic Market Cooking Clinic will take place, and on Sunday, "Chacinar's Morning of Childhood" can be enjoyed from 10 AM with children's dance groups, puppets, plays, and shows for the whole family.
As every year, there will also be community proposals aimed at showcasing the pork value chain. During the two days, the tying and stuffing contest will be held, in which sector workers participate, highlighting the craft and skills of the makers.
Previously, on Friday, November 7, the 7th Technical Jornadas will be held, aimed at technicians, producers, companies, leaders, and students related to the pork sector. These jornadas are jointly organized by the Tandil Pork Cluster and the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences of the National University of the Center of the Province of Bs.As. (UNICEN) with the support of the Municipality of Tandil.
Festival History The idea for the longest salami arose in Tandil through the Designation of Origin Council (DOT) after obtaining the first Denomination of Origin (D.O.) for an agro-industrial food product in 2011. From its inception, it had the objective of making visible all the work behind such a special and exquisite product. The first salami of these dimensions was presented in 2014 and measured 16.1 meters. Each year, this figure has been surpassed, and other producing regions in the country have joined the challenge.
Pablo Cagnoli, a founding member of the Designation of Origin Council, stated: "Chacinado is much more than breaking a record; it is the party where we show all of Argentina and the world the cultural value of Tandil Salami, the productive chain, the quality of our identity products, and a tradition of more than 100 years".
The Festival The Festival will take place along Diagonal Arturo Illia, at the entrance to Parque Independencia, and will feature various attractions to enjoy the flavors of Tandil as a family: local producers, asados, and food trucks. During Saturday and Sunday, more than 10,000 portions of the world's longest salami will be available for tasting at the venue, as well as in the city's restaurants and hotels.
Juana Echezarreta, president of the Designation of Origin Council, emphasized: "This is the result of work that we have been doing for a long time".
