From Spanish black-hoofed (Pata Negra) pigs come this buttery, smooth, and incredibly tender Iberico ham. Considered by many the best pork in the world, Pata Negra pigs produce a ham that has a texture and flavor unmatched by any other, dissolving in the mouth. Our Jamon Iberico for sale is available sliced, in whole hams, legs, and other flavorful presentations.
More About Jamon Iberico The famous black pigs of Spain are the source of our irresistible Jamon. It’s their black hooves (which remain on the ham throughout the curing process), that distinguish it from Spain’s other famous pork, Serrano. While any kind of Iberico pork will be great, the best of the best, in terms of flavor, complexity, and texture is the Jamon Iberico de Bellota. These lucky hogs are allowed to roam freely throughout the woods and countryside of the Iberian coast, eating wild roots and berries, and their favorite, bellota or acorns. This wholesome lifestyle and natural diet rich in nuts gives the ham a singularly delicious taste. Famous for their deeply marbled meat, the extra fat of these pigs allows them to be cured longer, and the extra aging translates into an even more complex and delicious meat. Curing With a history as rich as the meat itself, every part of the processing of this specialty ham adds to the incredible taste and the final eating experience. Salted then hung by their iconic black hoof, each leg is aged in large airy chambers, curing for a minimum of two years, and bellota hams for sometimes as long as four. This extremely lengthy aging process is only possible because of the vast amount of fat on each leg. And while the flavors intensify, a miraculous transformation occurs in the veins of fat. Through this extended period of salting and drying, the fats break down, transforming from saturated fats into healthy mono-unsaturated fats. One of those rare foods that are both nutritious and tasty, you can feel good about indulging in this gourmet pork!