Jamón Paleta Ibérica de Cebo, Jamones Blázquez, bone-in ham, 4.5-5.8kg

Paleta is the term for the front leg of the black Iberian pig. It weighs around 4.5-5.5 kg – thanks to its smaller size and less rounded shape, it can be sliced into perfectly thin slices. It is characterised by its more intense and pronounced flavour. In some regions of Spain, e.g. in Catalonia, paleta is even preferred over jamón for its qualities. The ham comes from the Iberian pig, which has a special genetic trait. Its muscle is so loosely packed that it allows fatty acids to penetrate it. A slice of Iberian ham is thus literally interwoven with veins of fat, making it perfectly delicate. Due to its lower weight, paleta ages for a shorter time than jamón. This one specifically for at least 18 months. The Blázquez family has been ensuring the high quality of its hams since 1932, now already in its fourth generation. Jamones Blázquez is a Spanish company that produces charcuterie, above all traditional Spanish jamón. Its history began already in 1932 in the small Castilian-Leonese village of Crespos, when Isidoro Blázquez and his wife Teresa Martín decided to make quality Spanish hams from the finest Iberian pigs. Their attention to detail, traditional methods and 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, for example, ITQI) and can be found on the menus of the finest establishments in more than 30 countries around the world. Origin: Spain Producer: Jamones Blázquez We are the direct importer of this product.