Why do we call Iberian Ham Jabugo??
Maybe you are one of those who calls things by their name, and you are aware that the Iberian Ham, besides being from Jabugo, can and, in fact, has other provenances known in Spain, as Estremadura the Guijuelo. But, we have to recognize that Pony, is perhaps the most notorious. is to pronounce that name, and everything comes to mind, a good plate of ham. Today, we explain to you why this immediate association takes place.
Pony is a Spanish municipality located in Sierra Morena, specifically in the region of Sierra de Aracena and the Picos de Aroche, north of Huelva, In Andalucia, Spain. The natural conditions of these areas are very optimal to obtain a top quality curing.. But, in addition to the environment, the secret of Jabugo ham is none other than, not succumbing to new technologies, since it continues to be made following the same artisanal process that was used in the origins.
The diet followed by pigs, that graze freely, and that it will be based on acorns during the montanera, will take place in the same saw where the pieces will subsequently dry. The biodiversity of the environment, it will give rise to its fat obtaining an aroma and a different taste to the ham from other origins. Jabugo ham is resounding, tasty, intense, and with a smoky dot.
Once the pieces are obtained, they will pass through the hands of the different masters: he master profiler, that will sculpt the fat; he salting, who will be in charge of controlling the passage of the piece through the sea salt; he from the dryer, where will the sweat take place; and the of cellar, which will be in charge of controlling the natural maturation process for years.
Almost all of the town has developed an industry directly related to these world-famous hams., whose production and elaboration process has been protected by a Appellation of origin (DO) own. Quality and good work, that have resulted in an undeniable sales success. And from there, that we all know this town of Huelva and relate it to the Iberian pig.
We hope you have no doubts about why Jabugo is considered the cradle of Iberian Ham.
If you can't wait to take one home, or do you have any other question, remember that you can find us in our online store, where we have a wide range of Iberian hams (among them from Jabugo).
We will always be happy to help you in your choice of the perfect Ham.
