Product Description

CyberCucina has partnered with one of the top producers of Ibrico ham in Spain to bring you purebred Ibrico ham under the Dehesa Cordobesa label. The purebred pigs are all born and raised by their farmers. COVAP raises mainly 100% purebred Ibrico pigs and uses only 100% purebred pigs to produce Dehesa Cordobesa products. The pigs roam on almost one million acres of Dehesa (acorn tree forest) in the Valley of the Pedroches in the province of Crdoba, Spain. Each pig has almost 2 acres to itself and feasts on acorns from Encina Oak trees, which are considered to be the sweetest in Spain.All Dehesa Cordobesa products are Puro de Bellota, which means the 100% purebred Ibrico pigs finish their lives eating acorns until they reach the correct weight for slaughter (min 3-4 months). The fat in the meat is high in oleic acid and Omega-3 fatty acids, both thought to help decrease bad cholesterol.This bone in paleta, or shoulder cut, should be sliced paper thin by using a thin knife and one of our ham holders (called a Jamonera). It can be stored at room temperature, covered with a cloth to prevent excessive drying. Each Iberico de Pura Bellota Ham Bone In Paleta (Shoulder) will vary in weight slightly and be approximately 9 - 11 pounds.