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The definitive guide to 100% Iberian ham: how to choose the best (and avoid getting it wrong)
Iberian ham is one of the great treasures of Spanish gastronomy. However, when it comes to buying, it’s also one of the products that raises the most doubts. Complex labels, widely varying prices, and terms that aren’t always understood mean that many consumers don’t really know what they’re choosing.
The key is simple: not all Iberian ham is the same. And knowing how to identify one of ...
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From Spain's dehesas and olive groves to your table
[caption id="attachment_31971" align="aligncenter" width="900"]What an Iberian montanera looks like in the Dehesa of Extremadura[/caption]
Ham and olive oil: the best combination
Talking about Spain means talking about a privileged territory. A country where the sea meets the mountains, where rivers irrigate fertile valleys, and where biodiversity is part of everyday life. It is no coincidence that nearly 100 million people visit ...
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La D.O. Valle de los Pedroches: the silence of northern Córdoba turned into ham
There are places that don't need to raise their voice to command respect. The Valle de los Pedroches, in the northern part of the province of Córdoba, is one of them. Here, Iberian ham is not seen as a trendy product but as a natural consequence of a territory, of a way of raising pigs, and of a very honest relationship with time. At Made in Spain Gourmet we defend precisely that: ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...