As a matter of fact, the term Pata Negra is incorrect and it is forbidden to use it on labels, as it would be misleading. Pata Negra (which means “black hoof”) refers to the colour of Iberian pigs’ legs. Despite this, it is important to say that in nature it is possible to find Iberian pigs without black legs or, vice versa,  white pigs with black hoofs.

For these reasons, although we usually talk about Pata Negra Ham, we would rather use the term “Iberian ham”. Moreover, it is crucial to know if we are buying a Cebo, Recebo or Bellota. The finest Iberian ham is the bellota one (which means acorn). The animals are fed on acorns and grass (60% of their overall diet).

You can buy your Bellota Ham in our store. It is just a click away.

Translated by:

Angelo Nestore (dioniso@hotmail.es)

There is no difference between the Jabugo ham and the Iberian ham because  Jabugo’s ham is an iberian ham. They come from Iberian pigs with and without race mix.
What it happens is that the ham from Jabugo (Huelva) has obtained a lot of  fame and  there are people that think that it is a superior quality than Iberian ham.
This is wrong because Jabugo provides good Iberian hams and bad Iberian hams, so to talk about Jabugo’s ham does not means necessarily to talk about quality hams.

If we want to eat a good Jabugo’s ham, we first must to know if it’s a bellota ham (The highest iberian ham quality), which is the manufacturer and how it elaborates the hams. 

Get your ham hand cut by a professional .
At Spanishtaste, you can buy a real Spanish pata negra ham and receive it already hand cut by a professional cutter.
You receive your ham cut into thin slices and vacuum bags 150gr-200gr. 
This is the easiest way to enjoy one of the best hams in the world without complications.
To receive it already cut, you simply have to choose “receive the ham hand cut” when buying your ham. This service has a cost of 40 € but you can keep your ham for a long time without problem.

To appreciate his quality and flavor, you simply have to pass the packet under hot water for 10 seconds before opening. So ham will take the heat and get his real flavor.
You can also receive your ham boneless and prepared to pieces of one kilo  selecting “receive your Iberian ham boneless.” 

All you have to know to choose a good iberian Ham
1- The origin of the ham:

You will only find iberian hams from Huelva, Cordoba, Extremadura or Salamanca. If the ham isn’t from one of those places, it can’t be an iberian ham. 

2 - How the pigs were fed:

-The best hams were fact with pigs that always ate acorns in Spanish: “Bellotas”.
-Then, you can find hams which were fact with pigs that ate grazing ground and acorns, which are called Recebo.
Finally, you can find hams simply Serranos who come from pigs which only ate the grazing ground.

3 – Time that hams are dried with salt:

It is necessary that they where dried at least 28 months.

If you have any question, please contact us. You can send us an email to info@spanishtaste.com or call us : +34 617330425

Spanishtaste is an online shop where you buy spanish Pata Negra ham with quality bellota directly from spain.
We have iberian hams from Huelva (Jabugo), Extremadura and Córdoba.
We only sell Bellota quality, only the best.
You can buy your ham in a full piece, boneless or hand cut by a professional.
Visit our shop of Iberian Pata Negra ham and buy your ham easily and with the warranty of spanishtaste.
You can also read and post your questions about the pata negra ham in our blog. Here we will try to help spanish ham lovers, to know more about it.