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D.O. Jabugo: the soul of Iberian ham is born in the Sierra de Huelva Talking about Jabugo is not just talking about ham. It’s talking about a place, a landscape, and a way of life deeply linked to the dehesa. Jabugo doesn’t need grandiloquent introductions or aggressive marketing messages. Its name already evokes respect, time, and excellence. And it’s no accident. At Made in Spain Gourmet we believe that great products can’t be explained in a hurry. They are told calmly, with context and with ...

The D.O. Dehesa de Extremadura: where Iberian ham finds its perfect balance When we talk about real Iberian ham, the kind born from absolute respect for the animal, the land, and time, Extremadura occupies a privileged place. And within that universe, the Denomination of Origin Dehesa de Extremadura is one of the leading references for 100% Iberian breed products. At Made in Spain Gourmet we believe that ham isn't sold, it's explained. Because only when you understand the origin, the ...

The Guijuelo Denomination of Origin: the oldest in Spain The Guijuelo Denomination of Origin was the first DO for Iberian ham officially recognized in Spain, a fact that is no coincidence. Guijuelo has been curing hams for centuries, long before labels, seals, or regulations existed. It is located in the southeast of the province of Salamanca, in Castile and León, at over 1,000 meters above sea level. This location is key. The cold, dry climate, with long winters and mild summers, ...

Navarretinto: Iberian purity born in the dehesa and transformed into an exceptional cured meat En Made in Spain Gourmet we don't select brands because they're fashionable: we choose them out of commitment —commitment to tradition, to the land, to authentic genetics, and to gourmet quality. If there's one brand that embodies those values with integrity, it's Navarretinto. Although its headquarters are in Madrid, its roots —and above all its pigs— are in the dehesa of Extremadura, where acorns, holm oaks and ...

100% Acorn-Fed Morcón It is not the best-known of Spanish cured sausages, but it is one of the most exclusive. Its cousins—the lomo, the salchichón, or the chorizo—undoubtedly get all the popularity, but when you discover morcón, you understand why the Iberian pig is extraordinary. What is 100% Iberian Morcón? How do you make a sausage something exceptional and incomparable like acorn-fed Iberian Morcón? How to enjoy it? How to pair it? The 100% acorn-fed Morcón, a ...

Black Label We know that Spanish ham is the most sought-after Spanish gourmet product. But not all hams are the same, and the different labeling categories will help you understand the varying qualities. At Made in Spain Gourmet, we only choose the Best, the 100% Iberian breed — the "black label." El jamón ibérico, nuestra joya más preciada Tipologías de calidades del cerdo español Did you know there are two main criteria for classifying Iberian hams? Ham ...

The Paleta and the Ham Both are parts of the pig, but they are not the same. Both are exceptional, however, and today we’re going to explain the differences between paletas and ham, or, in other words, the front legs and the hind legs. Is the paleta better… or the ham? Front leg, hind leg Yield Curing time Flavor Managing the use of ham at home The cut The price At first glance they look somewhat similar, but when you...

We could say it’s the crown jewel of our gourmet products. It’s what we’re most recognized for internationally. And even so, we only choose the finest products from the finest pigs. Spanish Iberian products, a gift from the dehesa. \tA gift for the Iberian Peninsula \tIts fat is very healthy \tBenefits of Iberian products A gift for the Iberian Peninsula The cured sausages and hams from 100% Iberian-breed pigs are like Chanel handbags, unique products and ...

Ibéricos, a hallmark We already know they are one of our star products: 100% acorn-fed ibéricos. But for us, products are like the people who make them, and Ibéricos Maldonado are exactly as they should be, the best of the best. Ibéricos Maldonado: Unbeatable, Marvelous An artisanal, time-honored production The ham, simply the best Spain is a very fortunate country, because it has no fewer than four regions of the highest quality ...

Is fate already written? Some say that fate is already written. But others say quite the opposite: that you forge it yourself, and that you are its master. As a reflective person, I favor a bit of both. Lomito and Jamón de Bellota, a new chapter Made in Spain Gourmet: a stimulus for life Many of the memories from my childhood that come to mind are related to gastronomy. And they're not exactly ...

Ham, Cava, and Fino If we were smarter, and I don't mean to imply we're not, we should be the kings of gourmet products in the world, but we often don't put that into practice. With Cava and Iberian ham we should have already won over every palate on the planet, but there's still a lot left to do… still. Options that will surprise you There is no doubt that Iberian ham is one of the most appreciated Spanish products in our country. And increasingly, outside of our ...