Iberico ham is most certainly exceptional and widely regarded as the best pork in the world. These pigs come from a long line of their prized kind, unbroken since 1879. Strictly controlled measures guarantee and safeguard the purity of this inimitable breed worldwide. They enjoy a free-range lifestyle which includes searching Spain'scountryside for acorns and aromatic herbs. This is known as the Montanera fattening period, ensuring that the pigs grow at a slower rate, allowing fat to accumulate between their muscle fibers. Then there is the again process: this exceptional acorn fed shoulder of Iberico ham is carefully cured for 18-36 months in Spain. these shoulders are then brought to the United States where every slice is hand-carved by the Cinco Jotas Master Carver. From pi to plate, no part of the process is hurried.
- Iberian pigs enjoy a free-range lifestyle which includes searching Spain's countryside for acorns and aromatic herbs.
- This exceptional acorn-fed shoulder of Iberico ham is carefully cured for 18 - 36 months in Spain.
- These shoulders are then brought to the United States where every slice is hand-carved by the Cinco Jotas Master Carver.
- From pig to plate, no part of the process is hurried. Each step is perfected.
- One order includes six 3oz packages.
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