We want to talk about the classification of Iberian ham, as it is one of the most highly valued gastronomic products in Spain and around the world. Its flavor, texture, and production process make it a true delicacy. However, when it comes to buying it, many people have doubts about its types, differences, and formats.<\/p>\n
In this article, we explain what Iberian ham is, how it is classified according to the animal\u2019s diet and breeding, and which formats you can choose in our online store. In addition, we include real examples of our products to help you make the best decision.<\/p>\n
Iberian ham is a product obtained from the hind legs of the Iberian pig, a native breed of the Iberian Peninsula. This type of pig is characterized by its ability to infiltrate fat into the muscle, resulting in juicy, aromatic meat with a unique flavor.<\/p>\n
The production process of Iberian ham includes:<\/p>\n
But what really makes the difference between one ham and another is the pig\u2019s diet and how it is raised.<\/p>\n
To properly classify Iberian ham, we must look at the different types that exist. There are three main types of Iberian ham, defined by the animal\u2019s diet and environment:<\/p>\n
Acorn-fed Iberian ham is the highest quality within the classification.<\/p>\n
Main characteristics:<\/strong><\/p>\n During the montanera<\/em> (the season when acorns fall), pigs can walk many kilometers per day, which improves the quality of the meat.<\/p>\n 1. 50% Iberian Acorn-fed Ham:<\/strong><\/p>\n Product details (whole piece):<\/p>\n Types:<\/p>\n Other varieties or options:<\/p>\n 2. 75% Iberian Acorn-fed Ham:<\/strong><\/p>\n Product details (whole piece):<\/p>\n Types:<\/p>\n Other varieties or options:<\/p>\n 3. 100% Iberian Acorn-fed Ham:<\/strong><\/p>\n Product details (whole piece):<\/p>\n Whole hams:<\/p>\n Other varieties:<\/p>\n Hand-carved hams:<\/p>\n Sliced hams:<\/p>\n Free-range fodder-fed Iberian ham is a mid-range option that combines quality and price.<\/p>\n Main characteristics:<\/strong><\/p>\n 50% Iberian Cebo de Campo Ham<\/strong><\/p>\n Product details (whole piece):<\/p>\n Whole hams:<\/p>\n Hand-carved ham:<\/p>\n 100% Iberian Cebo de Campo Ham<\/strong><\/p>\n Product details (whole piece):<\/p>\n Fodder-fed Iberian ham is the most affordable and widely consumed option.<\/p>\n Main characteristics:<\/strong><\/p>\n 50% Iberian Cebo Ham<\/strong><\/p>\n Product details (whole piece):<\/p>\n Whole hams:<\/p>\n Hand-carved hams:<\/p>\n Sliced hams:<\/p>\n In addition to the type of ham, another key factor is the format in which it is presented. For this reason, we want to make this distinction to better understand the classification of Iberian ham.<\/p>\n In our store, we offer three main formats adapted to different needs.<\/p>\n Buying a whole ham is the most traditional option.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Who is it ideal for?<\/strong><\/p>\n Hand carving is a true art and makes a big difference in the gastronomic experience.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Who is it ideal for?<\/strong><\/p>\n The sliced format is the most practical and convenient.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Who is it ideal for?<\/strong><\/p>\n To keep your ham in perfect condition:<\/p>\n Whole ham:<\/strong><\/p>\n Sliced or hand-carved ham:<\/strong><\/p>\n Iberian ham is an exceptional product that offers different options depending on both type and format. Understanding the difference between acorn-fed, free-range fodder-fed, and fodder-fed ham\u2014as well as choosing between whole, hand-carved, or sliced formats\u2014will allow you to fully enjoy this delicacy.<\/p>\n In our online store, you will find a carefully selected range of Iberian hams in all these formats, adapted to every need and occasion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We want to talk about the classification of Iberian ham, as it is one of the most highly valued gastronomic products in Spain and around the world. Its flavor, texture, and production process make it a true delicacy. However, when it comes to buying it, many people have doubts about its types, differences, and formats. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10115,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1259],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iberico-ham"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10100"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10100\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10104,"href":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10100\/revisions\/10104"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
Which acorn-fed Iberian hams do we offer on our website?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Free-Range Fodder-Fed Iberian Ham (Jam\u00f3n Ib\u00e9rico de Cebo de Campo)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Which free-range fodder-fed Iberian hams do we offer on our website?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Fodder-Fed Iberian Ham (Jam\u00f3n Ib\u00e9rico de Cebo)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Which fodder-fed Iberian hams do we offer on our website?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Iberian Ham Formats: Classification to Help You Choose How to Buy It<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Whole Iberian Ham (Jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico en pieza)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Hand-Carved Iberian Ham (Jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico cortado a cuchillo)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Sliced Iberian Ham (Jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico loncheado)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Tips for Storing Iberian Ham<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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