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  Why is 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham called pata negra ham?
  Published : 2022-05-19 | Categories : 【Blog Jamón Pasión】

  It is not because it is an Iberian ham and has a black hoof that it can be called "pata negra". Only one holds this title and it is the 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham. In addition, there are pigs that are not of the Iberian breed that have a black hoof, but do you know why it has this name?..

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  Croquettes with Serrano ham and mushrooms
  Published : 2022-05-10 | Categories : 【Blog Jamón Pasión】

  If there's one thing we Spaniards love, it's croquettes. They can be prepared in a thousand different ways and flavours, but at Jamón Pasión we choose one of them: Serrano ham croquettes. This time we are going to add some mushrooms, the ones you like the most...

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  What is an out-of-standard Iberian ham?
  Published : 2022-04-29 | Categories : 【Blog Jamón Pasión】

  Nowadays, the regulations on the quality of Iberian ham, covered by a Royal Decree, have very strict rules to guarantee the quality and origin of the hams and shoulders. Today I am going to talk to you about those hams that, although they are from Iberian pigs, are not certified as such...

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  How Iberian Spanish chorizo is made
  Published : 2022-04-22 | Categories : 【Blog Jamón Pasión】

  As far as sausages are concerned, chorizo, whether from white or Iberian pigs, is undoubtedly the most widely consumed and the most popular internationally. There are various formats and types of chorizo, although the ingredients for its preparation are practically the same...

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  Differences between 100% and 50% iberico bellota ham
  Published : 2022-04-07 | Categories : 【Blog Jamón Pasión】

  Iberian acorn-fed hams are the most sought-after thanks to their intense flavour and the characteristic marbling formed by the fat infiltrated in the meat. In this article I will explain the main differences between pata negra iberico de bellota hams and 50% Iberian bellota hams...

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  What is a Protected Designation of Origin Spanish ham?
  Published : 2022-03-23 | Categories : 【Blog Jamón Pasión】

  PDO is a seal of differentiated quality in the European Union based on the origin of the product and certifies that the quality and characteristics belong to a specific geographical area, and that all the stages: processing, production, etc., must be from the same geographical environment...

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