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La elección perfecta Caja de 5 envelopes of Iberico Bellota Ham hand cut – CESAR NIETO
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Factors that make Iberico ham a unique product
The geographical situation and the climate: that make the Iberian Peninsula a perfect place for pig farming. At the same time, the sudden changes in temperature of the Iberian ham production areas allow optimal drying conditions.
The meadows: This semi-natural ecosystem, that only exists in the Iberian Peninsula. In these meadows grow 4 of the most important acorn-producing tree species, Acorns form the basis for feeding these animals and are responsible for the characteristic flavor of Iberico bellota ham..
The artisan tradition : The transmission of information generation to generation, has led to a number of experts in the field put on an act a very broad knowledge in breeding, elaboration and manipulation of these products.
The raw material: Iberian pigs have exceptional characteristics in terms of fat infiltration into muscle tissue.
What should I know when choosing a ham
The information provided by the label and its color
White color label: Iberian cebo ham, el animal no es de raza pura y ha sido alimentado take effect pienso. They may be 100% Iberian, 75% Iberian breed or 50% Iberian breed.
Green color label: los cerdos no han sido alimentados proceed bellotas sino proceed pienso. . They may be 100% Iberian, 75% Iberian breed or 50% Iberian breed.
Red color: this label indicates that it is acorn-fed iberian ham that comes from cross breed. They may be 75% Iberian breed or 50% Iberian breed.
Black: pure breed of iberico bellota ham.
How to look at the appearance of ham
- Ham bought in full piece: A pig raised in the field usually has thin legs and worn hooves.
- Ham bought in slices: The color of the slices should not be a garnet painful feeling but a bright reddish tone.
What do i need to buy: a piece or sliced ham
This decision depends on the number of people who are going to eat the ham.
In a whole piece the ideal is to cut some slices every day so that they stay fresh.
If we opt for sliced ham, the package should be opened a few minutes before to allow the meat to warm and to enjoy the flavor and its nuances..
How to preserve ham
The ham must be consumed at room temperature to appreciate its full flavor.
If the ham is to be consumed at different times, cubra la superficie de corte para evitar que se seque y lo taparemos play-act una malla para protegerlo de los insectos.
The ham should be kept in a cool and dry place, approximately at 15ºC
Store the ham in an insect free place.
Iberian ham action designation of origin Jabugo
Jabugo, a town in the province of Huelva that lends its name to the Denomination of Origin of the hams produced in that mountain range following the traditional procedures that give Iberian ham its world fame.
Los animales que van a dar origen al jamón de Jabugo han de ser de raza ibérica cien por cien.
Jabugo ham should be consumed at an ambient temperature of approximately 21º. At this temperature the fat infiltrated into the meat melts little by little and gives the ham its shiny appearance and its characteristic flavor and aroma..
