{"id":1182,"date":"2019-07-01T22:49:16","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T22:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/?p=1182"},"modified":"2021-06-07T09:02:40","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T09:02:40","slug":"differences-serrano-ham-teruel-trevelez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/en\/differences-serrano-ham-teruel-trevelez\/","title":{"rendered":"Teruel Ham is the Serrano ham par excellence in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Teruel Ham\u00a0PDO is, certainly, the best Serrano ham on the market.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Does anyone not like to snack a bit of Teruel Ham\u00a0<\/strong>PDO before Sunday lunch? Or to delight themselves with some good toast with Jamon de Teruel and olive oil? What about putting together Jam\u00f3n de Teruel<\/strong> and some melon? What a delicious salad!<\/p>\n

What it is sure is that Teruel Ham\u00a0<\/strong>PDO is suitable for any occasion, as well as for any palate. Discover the largest offer of Serrano ham in Teruel.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Differences<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00bfWhat is Jam\u00f3n de Teruel PDO?<\/h2>\n

Jam\u00f3n de Teruel PDO<\/strong> is a Protected Designation of Origin<\/strong> of the ham produced in the province of Teruel. It is very popular because it was the first ham with designation of origin in the whole peninsula.<\/p>\n

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The term of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)<\/strong> is used to describe foodstuffs, which are produced, processed and prepared in a given geographical area, using recognised specific methods.<\/p>\n

Jam\u00f3n de Teruel PDO comes from Serrano ham, which originates from white pork. Its breeds can be: Landrace, Duroc or Large white, among others. In this case, Jam\u00f3n de Teruel PDO<\/strong> is of Landrace and Large White bread in the maternal lineage, and Duroc breed in the paternal lineage.<\/p>\n

The certification of Teruel Ham\u00a0PDO<\/strong> is synonymous with food safety and quality. It is the proof that this Serrano ham and palettes are produced and elaborated following the requirements established by the National Accreditation Body (in Spain: ENAC).\u00a0It is the first certified white pork ham.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Serrano ham types<\/h3>\n

As we know, Teruel hamPDO<\/strong> belongs to Serrano ham\u2019s family. It is obtained by the salting and air drying of the pork\u2019s legs.<\/p>\n

Besides Jam\u00f3n de Teruel<\/strong>, there are also other kinds of Serrano ham which will surely be irresistible for you. Let\u2019s see the most outstanding ones!<\/p>\n

Tr\u00e9velez ham<\/h4>\n

It is a very popular ham in Spain. It is elaborated in different localities of the area of Granada, including Tr\u00e9velez. They weigh between 7 and 9 kg, and they are characterized by a rounded shape and a low salt content.<\/p>\n

Ser\u00f3n ham<\/h4>\n

It is another jewel of Serrano hams. It is produced in the Baetic mountains of Almeria, and it is one of the new foods in the IGP register. Unlike the Tr\u00e9velez ham, Ser\u00f3n ham stands out for its great amount of aromas you smell during its tasting.<\/p>\n

These three kinds of Serrano hams are regulated by the IGP, which control drying times and procedures, the same for all.<\/p>\n

Quality is the key to differentiate them. This factor is regulated by its curing time. There are 3:<\/p>\n