Jamón Paleta Iberica de Bellota, bone-in ham, Jamones Blázquez, 5 - 6kg

Paleta Iberica de Bellota is the foreleg from black, semi-wild Iberian pigs. Paleta differs from jamón not only in size but also in the flavour of the meat. While jamón is juicier, paleta offers a range of different flavour intensities, and the fat is not infiltrated into the muscle structure in such fine veins. On the finish, paleta is slightly sweet and very delicate. The meat is salted, cleaned and dried in natural drying rooms for a minimum of 24 months. Iberian pigs have a special genetic trait that makes the muscle tissue so loosely packed that it allows small veins of fat to penetrate it. A slice of Iberian ham is thus literally threaded with veins of fat, which is why it is beautifully delicate. The designation "bellota" means the pigs are fed exclusively on acorns, herbs and grass in the wild. The ham is aged for 24 months. Jamones Blázquez is a Spanish company producing charcuterie, above all traditional Spanish jamón. Its history began back in 1932 in the small Castilian-Leonese village of Crespos, when Isidoro Blázquez and his wife Teresa Martín decided to produce quality Spanish hams from the finest Iberian pigs. Their attention to detail, traditional methods and use of only the finest meat have for decades produced the finest delicacies intended only for the most discerning palates. Their products under the Admiración brand (meaning "admiration") have won numerous awards (including ITQI) and can be found on the menus of the most select establishments in more than 30 countries around the world. The Blázquez family knows the full pedigree of every animal, monitors every step of its life and strives to provide the best conditions, in line with the principles of organic farming.  Weight: 5 - 6 kg. The price may change if the weight of the product does not match. Origin: Spain, Guijuelo Producer: Jamones Blázquez We are the direct importer of this product.