Acorn-Fed Ham 50% or 75% Iberian from Cortegana

Acorn-Fed Ham 50% or 75% Iberian from Cortegana

Name: Acorn-Fed Ham 50% or 75% Iberian from Cortegana
Brand: CORTEGANA IBÉRICO
SKU: 4
Price: 295 EUR
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Iberian Acorn-Fed Ham 50-75% Red Tag

This 50% or 75% Iberian acorn-fed ham "red flange" has a minimum weight of 7kg and a curing time of 24 months in the natural cellars of Cortegana, complying with the requirements of the quality standard. We are talking about an authentic acorn-fed Iberian ham made to delight palates with its intensely flavored red meat and its healthy infiltrated fat due to its organoleptic properties.

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Acorn-fed Iberian Ham, 50% or 75% Iberian breed from Cortegana | Red Tag

Cortegana's 50% or 75% Iberian acorn-fed ham is one of the most precious pieces that come out of its cellars and natural drying rooms. A gourmet product that has met all the requirements for breed selection, ham weight and minimum curing period to obtain its quality certificate.

The Iberian acorn-fed ham 50% or 75% of the Iberian breed is made with Iberian pigs that have been fed with acorns and pastures outdoors during the montanera, a period of time in which Iberian pigs feed on acorns in the pasture Its curing time is 24 months where it has matured to develop its characteristic flavor and aroma and has a minimum weight of 7kg as required by the Iberian Quality Standard to obtain the red tag.

Acorn-fed hams Brida Roja acorn-fed hams come from pigs where the mother is 100% Iberian breed and the father is crossbred. Depending on the Iberian purity of the father, acorn-fed hams will be obtained with 50% or 75% Iberian breed.

1. What does 50% Iberian Bellota Ham mean?

They are hams that come from pigs where the mother is 100% Iberian breed and the father is Duroc breed.

1. What does 75% Iberian Bellota Ham mean?

Hams from pigs where the mother is 100% Iberian and the father is crossbred (100% Iberian mother + Duroc breed father)

3. What is the difference between acorn-fed Iberian hams and Cebo Iberian hams?

The acorn-fed Iberian hams come from free-range Iberian pigs fed with resources from the Dehesa and acorns during the montanera season. Cebo hams, on the other hand, also come from Iberian pigs but are fed with feed and intensively raised on farms.

4. What does the Iberian Montanera mean?

Also known as the fattening period, the montanera is the final phase in the raising of the Iberian pig in the wild where it feeds on the acorns of holm oaks and cork oaks from the pasture. The montanera period usually runs from October or November until March of the following year.

4. Why is acorn-fed ham more expensive?

Acorn-fed ham comes from Iberian pigs, a smaller breed than the duroc pig. As the Iberian pig is smaller, its hams and shoulders have a lower yield, which increases its price. Their diet based on acorns available only during one time of the year also influences the price.

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Quality: Bellota
Purity: 50% Iberian
75% Iberian
Quality Standard: Red Tag
Breeding: Extensive free in the Dehesa
Maturation: 24 months
Origin: Cortegana, D.O. Jabugo (Huelva, Spain)
Ingredients: 50-75% Iberian Bellota Ham, salt, sugar, preservatives (E-252 and E-250) and antioxidant (E-300)

Cortegana Ibérico, Passion for Tradition with DOP Jabugo

The shoulders and hams of Cortegana Ibérico are cured in natural cellars with certification from the DOP Jabugo, which guarantees a unique curing process under optimal temperature and humidity conditions, preserving the authenticity of each piece.

Each ham and shoulder of «Cortegana Ibérico» is produced in a privileged environment that enhances the unmistakable flavors and aromas of acorn-fed Iberian ham, turning each cut into a reflection of the quality and dedication that define the brand.

The products of Cortegana Ibérico are the result of a firm commitment to Iberian tradition and a deep respect for the natural environment of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park (Huelva).

From the free-range feeding of Iberian breed pigs to the meticulous curing of each piece, Cortegana Ibérico has established itself as a benchmark in the world of Iberico products, where excellence and authenticity combine to offer an unparalleled experience to the palate.