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

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

Name: Acorn-Fed Shoulder 50% or 75% Iberian from Cortegana
Brand: CORTEGANA IBÉRICO
SKU: 13
Price: 136 EUR
Availability: InStock

Acorn-fed Iberian Shoulder Red Tag

Jabugo quality red label acorn popsicles are a gourmet product to enjoy as an appetizer, starter or main course. Coming from free-range pigs, 50% and 75% of the Iberian breed, that have been fed during the montanera season with acorns and natural resources from the pasture. The quality of our Iberian acorn-fed shoulders with red label is certified by the Iberian Quality Standard and its Jabugo Denomination of Origin.

This 50% or 75% Iberian Bellota Shoulder has been made in the prestigious Cortegana wineries, with 18 months of curing and the best care of the master ham maker, it is at the optimal point of maturation and flavor to send it home and enjoy it as a good lover of good food.

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Acorn-fed Shoulders 50% - 75% Iberian breed | Red Tag

Cortegana's 50% and 75% Iberian acorn-fed shoulder is one of the most precious pieces that come out of its wineries 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.

This 50% or 75% Iberian acorn-fed shoulder has a minimum production period of 26 months between the fattening of the pig in the wild and its curing process. Its curing time is 12 months where it develops its characteristic flavor and aroma typical of the best Iberian. And its weight is greater than 3.7 Kg as required by the "Iberian Quality Standard" to obtain its precious quality seal and Red Tag certificate.

The Red Tag Acorn-fed Shoulders come from pigs where the mother is 100% Iberian breed and the father is crossbred, depending on the Iberian purity of the father, the degree of quality of the pig will be obtained. 50% or 75% Iberian breed.

1. What does 50% Iberian mean on an Acorn-fed Shoulder with the Red Tag?

They are acorn-fed shoulders that come from pigs where the mother is 100% of the Iberian breed and the father is 100% of another breed, usually Duroc.

2. What does the 75% Iberian value of an Acorn-fed Shoulder with the Red Tag mean?

They are acorn-fed shoulders that come from pigs where the mother is 100% Iberian and the father is crossbred (from a 100% Iberian mother and a 100% Duroc breed father).

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

The acorn shoulders come from free-range pigs fed with resources from the Dehesa and acorns during the montanera season. They come from pigs that can be 50%, 75% or 100% Iberian breed.

The Iberian bait or field bait shoulders, on the other hand, come from 50% Iberian pigs fed with feed on farms or raised in freedom and fed with the natural resources of the pasture supplemented with feed in the case of field bait

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.

5. Why are acorn popsicles more expensive?

There are 2 reasons that influence the price of acorn popsicles:

1.) It is a product that comes from Iberian pigs, a breed that is smaller than others such as the Duroc breed. As the Iberian pig is smaller, its hams and shoulders have a lower yield and that always increases its price.

2.)Acorn-fed shoulders come from pigs that feed on acorns, and this natural food is only available during a few months of the year known as the montanera period.

¿Any question about our Bellota Shoulder quality Red Tag?

Quality: Bellota
Purity: 50% Iberian
75% Iberian
Quality Standard: Red Tag
Breeding: Extensive free in the Dehesa
Maturation: 18 months
Origin: Cortegana, D.O. Jabugo (Huelva, Spain)
Ingredients: Acorn-fed ham 50-75% Iberian, 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.