Israel Romero / Friday, March 17, 2023 / Categories: Blog Ibéricos Maldonado: 100% pure Iberian ham Ibéricos Maldonado Spain surprises us every day with wonderful people and wonderful stories that, when they share them with us, become something we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. And the world of ibéricos reflects the true Spanish culture — the ibérico is Spain in its purest essence. When we discovered Ibéricos Maldonado, thanks to the friendship between our Gastronomy Ambassador, Xavier Lahuerta, and its owner, Manuel Maldonado, we realized that this world can be, besides artisanal, a true gastronomic jewel. At Made in Spain Gourmet, you will enjoy a selection of what we can consider some of the best hams and ibéricos in the world — of course, they can only be produced in Spain. The Spanish delicacy that triumphs most around the world What to pair with Maldonado 100% Pure-Breed Iberian Ham? Our pairing recommendations with Maldonado Ham Why are Maldonado hams so unique? Because the pure-bred, acorn-fed Iberian pigs come from ancestral bloodlines — lineage as if we were talking about royalty. They are cared for like true kings, the kings of the dehesa, fed on acorns, the jewel of the Extremaduran countryside, in addition to the unique selection and treatments that allow you to savor an absolutely delicatessen product. Each pig has 6 to 10 hectares (double the average in Spain for this category) to roam freely across the dehesa, enjoying unique freedom. They enter the montanera (the fattening season) at 70 kilos and finish it weighing around 180 kilos. [caption id="attachment_24808" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Ibéricos Maldonado: the 100% pure-breed Iberian ham[/caption] The salting process is carried out over a short period using traditional techniques. They are then cured and aged in natural drying cellars for more than 4 years. The breed purity of their animals has been confirmed by an individual DNA analysis performed by researchers from the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Córdoba. We are therefore talking about a ham that will not leave fans of Iberian pork indifferent and that represents all the high-end products at Made in Spain Gourmet. Only the Best of Spain. [caption id="attachment_24809" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Ibéricos Maldonado: the 100% pure-breed Iberian ham[/caption] What to pair with Maldonado 100% Pure-Breed Iberian Ham? We always recommend it on toasted bread or our crackers from Paul & Pippa, in mini sandwiches, and on wooden boards to enjoy them with pleasure. A few drops of extra virgin olive oil is our secret to further bring out their nuances and textures. And it makes an ideal pairing with our cavas such as a Vins El Cep Blanc de Noir or a Pere Ventura Vintage. Because they deserve the best cavas. Our pairing recommendations with Maldonado Ham Folded Loin 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed, Maldonado Cava MIM Natura Blanc de Noirs Gran Reserva, biodynamic, Vins El Cep Cava Brut Vintage, Pere Ventura Find people, don't look for them. Comfort Food: What It Is and Why It's Trending Print 3 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.