Carrasco Jamon de Bellota Raza Iberico Ham Whole Leg With Bone (Acorn-Fed) 100% (approx. 8-9kg)

Carrasco Iberico has been producing cured ham in Spain for more than 125 years. Its Iberican pigs roam freely, eating upwards of 10kg of acorns (Bellota) every day. Carrasco Iberico is widely regarded as one of the best producers of 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham. The uniquely marbled Ibericos, which have much closer links to local wild boars than white pigs, roam free range and feast on acorns that litter the ground across the Carrasco dehesa. The pigs are kept to at least three years of age before slaughter, a full year older than the typical age for Iberico Jamon. Carrasco’s Jamon is cured and aged for at least three years prior to release and is known throughout Spain, and the world, as the finest ham ever produced. Marked with the full Designation of Protected Origin of Guijuelo, the Jamon has an incredible amount of intramuscular fat, which literally melts on the tongue. Each leg is individually numbered, representing the long and passionate history of Spanish culinary culture. Carrasco are one of the most traditional Jamon houses currently in operation, still relying on the seasonal winds rolling off the Sierra de Gredos to dry their hams, decades after the majority of producers switched to air conditioners. They’re also exceptional in the extent to which they control production, from farming the huge black Iberico pigs right through to the packaging of the final product. Each step is managed in-house, and done slowly, methodically and traditionally. The result is one of the richest, most intensely flavored hams produced anywhere in the world. -- Entire 100% Iberian ham piece (6,5 to 7,5 kg approx.) wrapped in Carrasco brand paper and in a special gift box. Contains a dictionary brochure with instructions for cutting. Origin: Guijuelo (Salamanca) Curing: Between 36 and 48 months. Ingredients: Iberian ham, salt and preservatives (E-250, E-252). Conservation recommendations: Keep Carrasco Ham in a dry place at room temperature (approx. 20-25 °C). Consumption recommendations: It is important that the product is properly tempered before its consumption. Once opened you can cover the open part with the cut fat, covered with plastic film and a ham cover to avoid sunlight. Recommendations for cutting: In the absence of a professional ham carver, there are other ways to handle the product that may be useful for your experience and enjoy your unforgettable experience with the Carrasco ham.