Pork shoulders come from the front legs of the pig. They are smaller pieces, with a higher percentage of fat, even around 65% of the total weight but with a more pronounced flavor. In this post, I present you one of the most popular and best-selling acorn-fed shoulders in Spain: The 100% Iberico acorn-fed pork shoulder "Tesoro Benito". Made in the drying rooms owned by the Benito family in Guijuelo (Extremadura) and in Castaño de Robledo (Huelva), in the Aracena y los Picos de Aroche Natural Park.
Buy Acorn-fed Iberico Shoulder Ham.
I know that many times it is somewhat cumbersome to decide on a specific Spanish pork shoulder with so much offer that there is in the market, but it really is not difficult if you consider the following:
I recommend that the weight is always from 4 kg, and if it is 4.5-5 kg, even better, although by regulation the sale of the pata negra bellota ham shoulder is allowed from 3,700 kg., They are pieces somewhat small, so the proportion of meat will be very little. And the most important thing is that those of greater weight, the maturation will be more balanced. A too small one sometimes tends to come out a little too dry.
Always keep in mind that the bridle (plastic label that goes on the hoof) must be black, certifying that it comes from 100% Iberian purebred pigs; that have been raised in freedom and that have been fed with acorn in the montanera stage.
"Benito" Iberian Pork shoulders.
Three generations of experience, art and care of the product, give the Benito 100% Iberico shoulder Ham the authentic taste of the best purebred Iberian pig, recognized by the most demanding customers and by a large number of professionals.
A strict production system under the most demanding quality standards, where the traditional and artisanal process converges with the latest technology, achieving Iberico hams with a smooth texture and an unmistakable flavor and aroma.
At Jamón Pasión we offer you the opportunity to buy Spanish ham shoulders from this house, in its two commercial lines. The 100% Iberian acorn shoulder Benito, and Benito Tesoro, dried in Huelva and Salamanca, respectively.
Jamón Pasión: Online Spanish ham Store.
We are official distributors of Benito Ibérico Ham, with which you can buy acorn-fed Iberian shoulders directly from the factory, where they are preserved in the best possible way.
The 100% Iberian pork shoulders are characterized by their powerful flavor and aroma; the juicy texture provided by the infiltrated fat provided by the Iberian pork and the nuances of wild herbs and acorns, the basis of its diet.
If you opt for the "Benito Tesoro" bellota ham, we will give you a totally free Iberian chorizo de vela.
Even being at a really competitive price, you can opt for a cheaper iberico ham shoulder. The acorn-fed shoulder 50% Iberian breed, certified with a red flange, from the crossing of 100% Iberian pigs with 100% Duroc pigs.
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