Many of us think we know perfectly well that is the Iberian Ham but after talking Jabugo Ham, “Pata Negra” Ham , Bellota, Recebo, Cebo … ultimately, we mix terms.

Do we know well which is the meaning of Iberian ham and what are the ham’s requirements to be considered Iberian?

Well, today we review some basic terms and requirements that will make have clearer ideas about the ham.

Ham is considered the rear of the pig as it the front is called pallet and has a lower weight of the ham.

For a ham can be considered Iberian, must come from Iberian pigs, although there are crosses with Duroc pork. This crossing is permitted provided that 75% of the blood is of Iberian pig.

A greater presence of Iberian pig, higher quality in Iberian ham.

Within Iberian hams have three qualities:

Bellota Iberian Ham: acorn pork enters with about 100 kilos and replaces 60% of your weight on acorns and herbs found in the bush.

Recebo Iberian Ham: Pork recovers 30% of its weight on acorns and herbs and the rest is based on natural feed.

Cebo Iberian Ham: pork is fed from feedstuffs.

If an advertisement or label does not appear any of the three grades and only shows the word “Iberian ham”, is understood to be bait but usually it is reflected to avoid confusing the consumers.

Iberian ham can have four appellations of origin.
Iberian ham from Extremadura, Huelva, Guijuelo or Valley of Pedroches but are trying to change the Huelva on the Jabugo since this name is more popular among consumers.

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In Spanishtaste, you will find from 26€ to 110€ for our best model. Very similar are sold for more than 300€.

They are made in Spain and not in China like many ham holders that are sold in internet. They are made with wood and metal.

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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.” 

 

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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

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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.

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