What is the pasture like where the Iberian pig lives?

The pasture is a forest formed by holm oaks, corks and galls. We can find this habitat in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. In Spain, almost half of hectares of pastures are located in Extremadura. And today, we talk about it because it is the ideal place for...

Cinco Jotas Iberian sausages from jabugo: a real delight

Iberian sausages are perfect for any meal or for when we have guests at home and we have to serve an aperitif. If we add that the sausages are Jabugo and Cinco Jotas, we see that it is a great option. What Cinco Jotas Iberian sausages can we find? Mainly, the Iberian...
How can we profit iberico and serrano hams skin?

How can we profit iberico and serrano hams skin?

Ham and shoulder iberico bellota and serrano skin is the great forgotten at the time to consume or/and profit our ham. It is normally used to avoid overdry the ham but, did you know it can also be used and flavour enhancer or to make pig rinds? It is well known that...
The salting of Ibérico ham: the key of the salt

The salting of Ibérico ham: the key of the salt

The salting Ibérico ham process is one the most important steps in the elaboration process. This is a delicate process, which also gives character to the ham. This step is should be done very carefully, always under the control of a ham expert as the ham quality may...
The D.O. Huelva hams become DO Jabugo

The D.O. Huelva hams become DO Jabugo

One of the great ham events on 2017 is the change of name of DO Huelva, which became DO Jabugo. This change includes ibérico de bellota and pata negra hams and shoulders protected under this Designation of Origin. «Jabugo ham» has always been associated with first...
How can we use serrano and ibérico bellota spanish ham bone?

How can we use serrano and ibérico bellota spanish ham bone?

Among gastronomy, cookers and gourmet fooding lovers; it is well known the bone of iberico de bellota and serrano hams is used to make soups, as lentil soup, as well as stews or ham jelly. Want to know more about how to use it? Bone is one of the most valued parts of...

The best Iberian ham in Barcelona for the MWC, the Pata negra

The Mobile World Congress is done in Barcelona and it is the most important mobile technology congress in the world. This congress brings together some of the most important professionals in the sector worldwide and where the most cutting-edge mobile technologies are...

How to preserve and consume your ham?

To preserve different sort of foods may suppose a big deal. Some in the fridge, some others outside … What a mess! Something similar happens with hams. Depending on the format of the ham (whole, boneless or sliced), the ways of preserving it may vary. In order...

Sorts of Iberian Ham: we clear it up

Every Iberian ham is normally known as Jamón de Jabugo or Jamón de Pata Negra without taking into account the purity of the pig’s breed. We’re sorry to break your knowledge down, but it isn’t as it seems. Beforehand, it is not easy to distinguish...