The leg of ham is a basic for any Christmas, even one as atypical as this one. It is one of the star products of the national gastronomy and the best aperitif for any of the celebrations that the month of December has. Thus, below you have some of the best legs of 100% Iberico de bellota ham and tips to know what you are buying.
How to identify a good 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham
A. The seal system
To facilitate and give certainty when buying a leg of ham, which according to its color indicate the percentage of breed (100%, 75% or 50%) and the type of food (acorn-fed, field bait or bait ). Below is a photograph that summarizes this system of seals.
B. Price of sliced ham according to the seal
Black seal, 25 euros/100 grams; red seal, 15 euros/100 grams; green seal, 12 euros/100 grams; white seal, 8.50 euros/100 grams.
C. Differences in sight:
100% Iberian acorn-fed ham: darker wine-red meat, it has very little grain and the white fat forms a kind of ‘Y’. The cane is narrow and elongated and the body is also fine. The piece shines and exudes natural fat.
Acorn-fed Iberian ham crossed at 50% or 75%: the cane is coarser, it is not as elongated and the body is also coarser. The fat does not form a ‘Y’ and is spread over the entire surface of the lean (pinkish-red in color) in the form of fine strands of white fat. In fact, the more pinkish and streaky this area is, the less pure the animal is. . Being fed with acorn, you can see the natural fat.
Cebo de campo or cebo Iberico ham: It is also more corpulent and voluminous, it has small infiltrations, but the natural unctuousness is not appreciated because it has not eaten acorns.
100% acorn-fed ham is served in slices this Christmas
The leg of ham looks great on any kitchen or Christmas table. However, this year the . In fact, the producers of this delicacy have released several f The truth is, this traditional sector has had to adapt to the pandemic context and, for example, has also finalized its or launched
1. The best 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham in Spain
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in its categories of ‘Acorn-fed Iberian Ham’ and . These awards, which the Ministry is awarding in its third edition, are aimed at promoting quality ham and improving its image and position in the markets.
In the category of Iberian ham, the award went to the 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham ‘Juan Manuel Hernández, vintage 2016’, from the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Guijuelo, presented by the company Juan Manuel Hernández SA, from Guijuelo ( Salamanca). The finalists were the 50% Iberian acorn-fed ham ‘Blázquez’, presented by Jamones Ibéricos Blázquez SL, from Salamanca; and 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham ‘Monte Nevado’, presented by Jamones Segovia SA-Monte Nevado, from Carbonero el Mayor (Segovia).
2. Monte Nevado 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham: 547 euros
Monte Nevado 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham
The ‘ comes from selected purebred animals raised in the wild during the montanera in carefully selected southwest pastures. During curing in the Monte Nevado cellars, located in a natural environment and with windows that take advantage of the fresh air for slow and natural drying, the Segovian house’s ham masters have individually reviewed and classified each piece, until each one has reached its perfect maturation.
3. Cinco Jotas 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham: 679 euros
Cinco Jotas acorn-fed 100% Iberian ham
Cinco Jotas has presented its new selection of limited edition gourmet packs, a sure bet to hit the most gourmet and demanding palates. The exclusive edition includes a luxury selection of the best 100% acorn-fed Iberian products from the emblematic Jabugo brand. However, it also maintains its para de
4. Castro y González 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham: 580 euros
Acorn-fed 100% Iberico Ham Castro y González
It has an intense and bright color with a large presence of white streaks in its texture. In its tasting, an intense and persistent aroma is noted, a juicy balance between salinity and healing together and a long and pleasant aftertaste.
5. 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham PDO Dehesa de Extremadura: 465 euros
100% Iberian acorn-fed ham PDO Dehesa de Extremadura
It has unique qualities that make it an exclusive product. Thus, its presence is unmatched: black hoof, very fine cane, elongated shape, serrano cut in V, yellowish covering fat, and natural mold exudates. Lean intense purple red, highlights the almost transparent infiltrated fat that gives it texture and unparalleled juiciness.
6. Pack of 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham Alta Expresion de los Pedroches vintage 2016: 799 euros
Pack of 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham from Covap
It is the High Expression of the COVAP Pedroches endorsed by the Los Pedroches Protected Designation of Origin, from the 2016 vintage and with an approximate weight of 8.5 Kg. The piece, made in the traditional way, has been Selected by the COVAP ham masters and slowly cured for more than 46 months in natural cellars. The pack is completed with a professional ham knife (made of ice-tempered German steel, 30 cm alveolar oak wood handle), and a bottle of Malabrigo 2015, one of the high-end wines from the Cepa 21 winery.
7. Piece of 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham from Jabu: 420.75 euros
100% Iberian acorn-fed ham from Jabu
The Iberian acorn-fed brand –located in Jabugo– has presented its unique handmade pieces for this season. A collection of products obtained after four years of elaboration with artisanal methods, where the hand intervenes in each stage, resulting in hams and sausages with their own nuances.
8. 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham from Sánchez Romero Carvajal: 514 euros
100% Iberian acorn-fed ham from Sánchez Romero Carvajal
It is back this season with a totally renewed image and the launch of new Iberian products, including new sliced ham and shoulder, and, in addition, Vela salami and chorizo, all of them 100% Iberian acorn-fed. However, the king of the catalog is still this leg of 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham.
9. Acorn-fed Ham Haute Cuisine Limited Edition Fisan Vintage 2016: 1,100 euros
Acorn-fed Ham Haute Cuisine Limited Edition Vintage 2016
Fisan has presented its new 2016 Vintage, with which it celebrates its centenary. In addition, he has launched his famous limited edition that is made up of 26 unique pieces, which are personally chosen by the Fisan family each year. It is accompanied by a leather case, knife, tweezers, apron and a book on the history of the company.
10. Arturo Sánchez acorn-fed 100% Iberian ham: 440 euros
100% Iberian acorn-fed ham from Arturo Sánchez
This z, the insignia of the pillars that support our house since 1917. The pigs from which these pieces are extracted spend two years living in freedom, in the meadow, with two montaneras to guarantee the double contribution of acorns; and, later, a minimum of 48 months of curing in Guijuelo, in natural dryers, in the cold and dry wind of the Sierras de Béjar and Gredos.
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