- From acorn-fed, free-range pigs
- True 'pata negra', the finest ham in the world
- Thinly sliced, melts in your mouth
- Full, unparalleled rich flavor
- Cured for over two years
- Size - 4 ounces - 112 g
Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is the world's finest ham. Free-range, acorn-fed Ibérico pigs live a life in pastoral paradise, and their hams are cured for two years in the mountains near Salamanca. We then slice the hams here in the U.S. so that you have the freshest, most flavorful slices for your home.
Serve your jamón at on a warm plate with crusty bread and a fine wine. You will be able to see that it is truly 'bellota' by the way the mono-unsaturated fat glistens on each slice of ham.
These slices of Jamón Ibérico de Bellota come from the ham, or back leg, of an acorn fed Ibérico pig. Indigenous black Ibérico pigs roam the ancient woodlands of southwestern Spain feasting on the sweet 'encina' acorns, along with grasses and other herbs. This combination of special animals, exercise, diet and two years of curing in the mountain air all combine to make this the finest ham in the world.
Our Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is carefully cured by Embutidos y Jamones Fermín in the medieval mountain village of La Alberca, where cool mountain air filters through the ham drying rooms, creating the perfect conditions for an exceptional ham. Through investment and patience, this family company was the first to gain access to the U.S. market in 2007. We owe them a debt of gratitude for making this great ham available.
Careful curing is essential for a great ham. For two years the hams experience the changing seasons and loose over 40% of their weight as a profound chemical change transforms the pork into a complex concert of flavors. The resulting hams have an intense deep red color and a sweet, nutty flavor with very little saltiness compared to Serrano ham. The monu-unsaturated fats literally melt in your mouth, the true sign of a Bellota ham.
The acorn diet of these Ibérico pigs is what distinguishes it from normal Jamón Ibérico, which is also free-range and cured for two years, but does not have the same acorn flavored fat.
Ingredients
Ibérico de bellota pork, Salt, Seasoning (Sugar, Potassium Nitrate and Sodium Nitrite.) USDA inspected.
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 14 reviews
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rob noller 
"I found the Jamon Ibérico de Bellota very tasty, but no way worth the price that was charged. "
Victor Hazan 
"Deep, bold flavor and sumptuous texture. Very rich, a little goes a long way."
Jason
"Excellent!!!! Also try some of there chorizos and Black Blood Sausages!!! Great for soups!!"
Bill
"What an incredible treat. The Jamon Iberico was a gift and the recipient said that it was even better than he remembered when he had it in Spain."
Fred
"This was the best sliced jamon I have ever tasted!"
Hal
"The jamon is wonderful. Will definitley order more as this is going quickly! Only problem was the carrier must have left the carton in direct sun because the cooling pack was quite warm and the fat had melted as one would expect. Kinda messy, but we worked around that issue!"
Peter Zahn 
"This ham has a velvety mouth appeal to it. It is so soft and smooth in texture one might be fooled with their eyes closed that they are even eating meat. Absolutely no stringiness to the meat whatsoever.
The taste was also quite good, I could discerne no smokey taste at all, nor was there any overpowering acorn flavor one might have expected.
Likes and dislikes are a very personal thing. I also purchased the Sliced Lomo Iberico de Bellota (also reviewed) which I prefered over this choice.
This Jamon Iberica is probably the finest tasting aged ham I have ever had, however the mouth appeal was just not my bag. A matter of personal choice only.
Overall, this is a wonderful product that delivers as promised."
Ricardo
"But at $200.00 per pound I will do without."
Jamon Lover
"This is delicious -- and we can't get it anywhere else, so thank goodness for La Tienda!"
pacook
"Outstanding product"
carol
"was told by my son who had a business in Spain for 5 years that this was his favorite, is mine now, so creamy"
PF
"Simply the best!"
Ivy
"Rrrrrrrich, full of depth and delicious. A rrrrrrare treat! "
Sara
"This is the ham with which I fell in love in Spain. It was a rich, nutty and wonderful woodsy flavor, and unlike other cured hams is not overpoweringly salty. Until you try it you cannot appreciate how truly delicious it is. There are no domestic hams that replicate this flavor as I have tried to find one with no luck. A unique culinary experience!"
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