Spanish ham Duroc 4.5-5 kg ​​in gift box

The Izquierdo family has been involved in the craft of ham drying since 1989, when grandfather Argimiro built his first ham drying house in Cedrillas, Teruel.

Step by step care
At Andrés Izquierdo, every step in the ham maturing process is given due importance: from the choice of the best raw materials to the selection, piece by piece.

Located at an altitude of 1360 meters, in the province of Teruel, the dry and cold climate makes Cedrillas "the village of ham".

The snowy winters, the green springs and the short summers... All this is part of the character of the ham.

Jamon JA Esencia

The vagaries of time shape the taste, the temperament of the Duroc breed outlines its personality. Hams selected one by one, with more than 22 months of maturation, that summarize the essence of Andres Izquierdo's work.

Maturation time: 22+ months
Breed: Duroc crossbreed
Nutrition: natural food made from
top quality grain.

Paleta JA Esencia

JA shoulder hams are chosen and valued for their aroma and deep flavor. They are pieces weighing between 4 and 5 kg. weigh and have been aged for at least 10 months.

Our Jamones normally weigh between 8 and 8.5 kg and a Paleta usually weighs between 5 and 5.5 kg. If you only eat a plate of Iberico ham with 1 or 2 people every now and then, it is advisable to choose a Paleta. To preserve the best quality, you want to use up the Jamon or Paleta within 3 weeks after cutting.

Jamón (gammon): 22+ months
Paleta (shoulder ham): 10+ months

You will receive the iberico ham in a stylish cover from Ibéricos Guillén. Preferably, you remove the ham from the cover and place it on the ham holder, so that it can 'breathe' properly.

Preferably store in a dry, cool and dark place.

Gradually lay out after cutting. Cover the cut part with loose pieces of fat and cover it with a tea towel or the supplied cover.

Pure ham, salt, dextrose, antioxidants (E-331) and preservatives (E-252; E-250).