Differences between Duroc ham and Serrano ham?

Who doesn’t like a good ham? But, do you know the difference between Duroc ham and Serrano ham? Although both are delicious, they have some distinctive characteristics that make them unique. Which is the best? What is the difference? Read on and find out! First,...

How is the price of Iberian ham decided?

Surely, it is something you have ever wondered. And, if you are an observer, you will have appreciated that the price of ham has been progressively increasing during these years. We, as you know, we love it, as well as most Spaniards, because it is part of our most...

Iberian Ham never goes out of style

It is a fact, the export data for Cured Hams and Shoulder cannot be better, reaching more than 130%, compared to the figures of the last 10 years. And it is that, in addition to having increased its consumption within the European market, an increase has been noted in...
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...