COVAP 100% Iberian bellota boneless ham. “Alta Expresión Oro” PDO Valle de los Pedroches. Pata Negra.

A large 100% Iberian bellota ham

The COVAP 100% Iberian bellota “Alta Expresión Oro” Pata Negra whole boneless ham comes from pure-bred Iberian pigs reared free-range in the dehesas of the Valle de los Pedroches PDO in Andalusia. This Protected Designation of Origin is recognised as one of the most prestigious for the production of Iberian ham.

The dehesas of Valle de los Pedroches

Iberian pigs roam freely across vast landscapes comprising natural pastures and holm oaks. This unique environment fosters extensive farming in keeping with Iberian tradition and contributes directly to the exceptional quality of the meat.

A diet rich in acorns

During the montanera, the pigs feed mainly on acorns that have fallen from the oaks, as well as on natural resources found in the pastures. Each pig can consume between 8 and 10 kg of acorns per day. This particularly rich diet promotes the marbling of fat throughout the meat and contributes to the melt-in-the-mouth texture and characteristic flavours of the finest bellota Iberian hams.

COVAP’s expertise

COVAP is a leading producer of high-quality Iberian ham. Located in the heart of the Los Pedroches valley, this cooperative brings together farmers specialising in the rearing of Iberian pigs and enjoys an international reputation for the excellence of its products.

A boneless ham ideal for slicing

Presented whole and boneless, this Iberian ham is particularly convenient for slicing by hand or with a slicer. This presentation makes it easy to obtain thin slices whilst preserving the melt-in-the-mouth texture and rich flavour of pata negra ham.