Cinco Jotas 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Shoulder Ham

The Cinco Jotas 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Shoulder Ham comes from the front legs of 100% purebred Iberian pigs raised free-range in the dehesas of Andalusia. Its smaller size compared with Iberian ham gives it a particularly intense personality, with deep aromas, a silky texture and an exceptional balance between savoury and subtly sweet notes.

An exceptional gourmet product from Jabugo, created to bring the authentic tradition of Spanish Iberian gastronomy to your home.

An Exceptional Sensory Experience

The Cinco Jotas 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Shoulder Ham has distinctive characteristics that differentiate it from Iberian ham, particularly due to the anatomy of the front leg and the distribution of its intramuscular fat.

Appearance

In the maza, the meat displays a characteristic red colour with evenly distributed intramuscular fat. In the babilla, the red becomes more intense and the marbling is less pronounced, creating both a visual and gastronomic contrast between the different parts of the shoulder.

Aroma

Its aroma is intense, deep and persistent, particularly in the babilla, where pronounced savoury and saline notes contribute to the distinctive personality of Iberian shoulder ham.

Texture

The maza offers a fibrous yet silky texture, while in the babilla the fat melts rapidly on contact with the tongue, creating a pleasant sensation of smoothness and persistence.

Flavour

In the maza, the flavour is intense and persistent, with an elegant harmony between savoury and subtly sweet notes. In the babilla, sweetness becomes less prominent as the melting fat takes centre stage, adding richness and balancing the characteristic saline nuances.

Time, Tradition and Mastery

Creating an exceptional Cinco Jotas piece requires time, patience and a unique environment. The quiet of the curing cellars, the natural conditions of Jabugo and the expertise of master artisans accompany the evolution of every shoulder ham.

Cinco Jotas understands that behind every exceptional piece lies not a single protagonist, but generations of accumulated knowledge and the expertise of the artisans who supervise every stage of the process.

The Cinco Jotas 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Shoulder Ham is therefore the result of an exceptional combination of pure Iberian breed, freedom, natural feeding, tradition and slow curing, allowing it to develop its extraordinary character.

Jabugo and the Iberian Tradition

Origin is an essential part of this shoulder ham’s identity. Jabugo, located in the Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche in Huelva, is one of Spain’s most internationally renowned regions for the production of exceptional Iberian cured meats.

Its climate, dehesa landscape and generations of artisan expertise create exceptional conditions for the slow curing of these pieces.

Cinco Jotas maintains a close relationship with its natural environment, respecting the cycles of the dehesa and favouring carefully controlled, non-intensive farming. Animal welfare and the preservation of this unique ecosystem form part of a philosophy intrinsically linked to the quality of the final product.

Origin and Traceability

Producer: Cinco Jotas
Origin: Jabugo, Huelva, Andalusia, Spain
Protected Designation of Origin: PDO Jabugo
Breed: 100% Iberian
Diet: Acorns during the montanera season
Rearing: Free-range in the dehesa

Technical Information

Product: 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Shoulder Ham
Format: Whole shoulder, approximately 4–6 kg*
Category: 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Shoulder Ham
Production: Artisan production and extended curing
Origin: Jabugo, Huelva, Andalusia, Spain

*Weight may vary slightly from one piece to another.

Ingredients

100% Iberian pork shoulder, sea salt, antioxidant E-301 (sodium ascorbate), acidity regulator E-331 (iii) (trisodium citrate) and preservative E-252 (potassium nitrate).

Allergens

Contains no gluten or allergens requiring mandatory declaration according to the information provided by the producer.

Always check the product label for the most up-to-date information regarding ingredients, allergens and possible traces.

Best Before Date

Please refer to the date indicated on the product packaging or label.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and sources of heat.

Ideal storage temperature: 14–18 °C.
Ideal serving temperature: 20–24 °C.

Once the shoulder has been started, the exposed cutting surface should be properly protected to preserve its sensory qualities.

Average Nutritional Values per 100 g

Iberian acorn-fed shoulder ham is naturally rich in oleic acid, associated with the diet of Iberian pigs during their free-range rearing in the dehesa. It also provides high-quality protein and nutrients such as iron and vitamin B1.

Nutrition and health claims should always be interpreted in accordance with applicable regulations and the official information provided by the producer.

Labelling and Certification

• 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed
• Official Black Label
• Jabugo Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
• Official traceability in accordance with applicable Spanish regulations
• Compliant with Spanish Royal Decree 4/2014

Pairing and Culinary Uses

The Cinco Jotas 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Shoulder Ham reaches its full expression when served on its own, cut into thin slices and enjoyed at the appropriate temperature. Its intense aromatic profile and distinctive distribution of fat mean that each part of the shoulder offers a subtly different tasting experience.

It pairs particularly well with:

• Artisan bread
• Spanish tomato bread with extra virgin olive oil
• Mature Spanish cheeses
• Almonds and other nuts
• Spanish olives
• Gourmet preserves
• Brut Cava
• Aged Spanish red wines
• Sherry wines

It can also be incorporated into gourmet dishes, although its exceptional quality makes simple preparations preferable, allowing its distinctive flavour to remain the true protagonist.

How to Slice and Enjoy Iberian Shoulder Ham

To fully appreciate the Cinco Jotas 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Shoulder Ham, we recommend allowing it to reach a serving temperature of approximately 20–24 °C.

Slices should be cut thinly, combining lean meat and intramuscular fat to achieve the characteristic balance of Iberian shoulder ham. Each area of the piece offers different nuances: the maza is more fibrous and silky, while the babilla stands out for the speed at which its fat melts in the mouth.

Because the shoulder has a different bone structure from a hind-leg ham, careful slicing is particularly important. Thin, precise slices allow its texture, marbling and aromatic intensity to be fully appreciated.

It needs no elaborate accompaniments. Excellent artisan bread, premium extra virgin olive oil and a glass of Spanish wine are enough to enjoy its full character.

A Jewel of Spanish Gastronomy

At Made in Spain Gourmet, the Cinco Jotas 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Shoulder Ham forms part of our selection of premium Spanish products chosen for their origin, tradition, traceability and exceptional quality.

Cinco Jotas represents the union of dehesa, pure Iberian breed, acorns, time and craftsmanship. In the case of the shoulder ham, this combination develops a distinctive personality: more intense, aromatic and penetrating, with a characteristic texture that makes it one of the great treasures of Spanish Iberian charcuterie.

An exceptional piece from Jabugo, created for those who want to enjoy at home one of the most authentic and renowned flavours of Spanish gastronomy.