La Teruel Shoulder DO is the new member of the Gastronomic Spain office. A rich, delicious and top-quality palette from Teruel DO, as its name indicates with the Denomination of Origin.
If you want to save a little money, but continue to enjoy good typical Spanish food, and above all, good ham … the Teruel Shoulder DO will be your best choice to satisfy the exquisite palate that characterizes us Spaniards. If you are interested in knowing our offer of Teruel ham, you are in the right place.
What is the Teruel shoulder DO?
The shoulder or also commonly known as shoulder, is the generic name of the product obtained from the front legs of the pig, salted raw and cured in the usual way. You want to know more? Here you can know our reserve palette.
The Teruel Shoulder DO is considered the best shoulder in the world made from white pork. The Teruel Shoulder DO can be distinguished for different reasons. It has a weight equal to or greater than 4.4 kg, as well as a cure at an altitude greater than 800 meters. In addition, the production of the Teruel Shoulder DO is carried out in the province of Teruel, as indicated by its designation of origin. The Teruel palette has an elongated shape, outlined and rounded at its edges, with a reddish color and a shiny appearance when cut.
As for the flavor of the Teruel DO hickory, it is a delicate, very pleasant and slightly salty flavor. The fat contained in said pork shoulder is unctuous, bright white / yellowish in color and pleasant in flavor.
On the other hand, the Teruel Shoulder DO has a minimum curing of 36 weeks throughout its production process and comes exclusively from the Landrace, Large White breeds or a cross of both (in the mother line), and Duroc (the father line).
Meaning of Denomination of Origin
The Denomination of Origin (DO) protects products that have been made in a specific geographical area, with raw materials originating in the area, within a production process that meets the guidelines required to obtain protection through technological resources and optimal humans, as is the case with the Teruel Shoulder DO.
Therefore, the Teruel Shoulder DO is basically protected by this geographical environment, offering certain conditions that enable the qualities necessary for this designation of origin.
Difference between shoulder and serrano ham
The shoulder and the serrano ham come from the same pig and have a very similar flavor, but there are details that differentiate the Teruel Shoulder DO from the serrano ham. The shoulder is usually more aromatic and offers a more aromatic and slightly sweet flavor, although this does not mean that the ham has a better flavor.
Although the main difference between shoulder and Serrano ham is the leg of the pig, or also known as pernil. The Teruel Shoulder DO is obtained from the front legs of the pig, while a Teruel ham is obtained from the broader and thicker hind legs.
Depending on the use that is going to be given to the Teruel Shoulder DO or the Serrano ham, one option or the other will be more suitable. What is clear is that both options will be delicious.
Other Serrano shoulders in Gastronomic Spain
At Gastronomic Spain we are experts in the world of ham, sausages and all kinds of typical Spanish food.
Specifically in terms of shoulder we mean, not only is there a Teruel DO shoulder, we also offer Serrana Gran Reserve Shoulder, Serrana Reserve Shoulder and Serrano Shoulder Sliced.
Serrana Gran Reserva Shoulder
Unlike the Teruel Shoulder DO, the Serrana Gran Reserve shoulder comes from Segovia. It is a mountain shoulder very easy to cut because the bone has been removed. The Serrana Gran Reserva shoulder is aged for a minimum of 9 months with a delicious and intense flavor.
Unlike the Iberian shoulder, the Gran Reserva Serrano shoulder comes from the Duroc pork, as does the Teruel DO shoulder, possibly the best white pork.
Serrana Reserve Shoulder
The mountain reserve pork shoulder is subjected to the action of salt and then to a drying process that ensures an exquisite flavor.
Among the categories of differentiation of the pallets, there are 3 options: cellar, reserve and grand reserve. The difference in this category is the duration of the cure. In the case of the reserve mountain shoulder, the period is between 7 months of curing. Once it exceeds 9 months, it is already classified as a large reserve mountain shoulder.
In the case of Serrano ham, the curing times increase. Bodega Serrano ham has a minimum of 9 months of curing, reserve Serrano ham is between 12 and 15 months, while if it exceeds 15 months it is already classified as Gran Reserva Serrano ham.
Serrano Shoulder Sliced
If you are lazy to cut the ham, the sliced Serrano shoulder is ideal to be served on the plate and directly to the palate. The only concern you should have is enjoying the moment.
The sliced Serrano shoulder is already cut with a knife, has little fat and no loss, so the slices are easy to separate.
Without a doubt, they are all advantages. Forget slicing ham. Although if you want to cut ham but do not have ham holders, Gastronomic Spain can help you. Click here and discover a great variety of special ham holders for you.
Where can I buy a DO Teruel pallet online?
Do you live abroad and can’t find a Teruel Shoulder DO? Thanks to the Gastronomic Spain online store you have one less problem. On our website you can find a variety of shoulders, including the Teruel Shoulder DO, as well as a gran reserva serrano ham or Iberian hams.
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