Jabugo PDO Boneless Ham – 100% Iberian Pata Negra Bellota

A large Iberian ham from Jabugo

The 100% Iberian acorn-fed Pata Negra PDO Jabugo ham comes from the Jabugo region in Andalusia, one of the most renowned areas for the production of Iberian ham. This Protected Designation of Origin guarantees the origin and quality of hams produced in accordance with Iberian tradition.

Iberian pigs reared in the wild

Pure-bred Iberian pigs roam freely across the dehesa landscapes, which consist of pastures and oak trees. This natural environment fosters extensive farming and directly contributes to the exceptional quality of the meat.

The montanera and acorns

During the montanera, the pigs feed mainly on acorns that have fallen from the oak trees, as well as on natural resources found in the pastures. Each animal can consume between 8 and 10 kg of acorns per day. This diet promotes the marbling of the fat and contributes to the development of the characteristic flavours of bellota Iberian hams.

Slow curing

The hams are slowly cured in the natural cellars of the Jabugo region over several years. This gradual maturing process allows them to develop a melt-in-the-mouth texture and a rich, complex flavour.

A gastronomic benchmark

The 100% Iberian bellota DOP Jabugo ham is now regarded as one of the absolute benchmarks of Iberian cured meats and Spanish gastronomy.