As you well know, there are 4 Protected Designations of Origin for Iberico hams, which you can see in this blog post, but for ham obtained from white pigs, we only have one, the famous and appreciated Teruel Ham, marked with an eight pointed star, fired, on the skin with the word "Teruel".
When buying Serrano ham with Protected Denomination of Origin Teruel, it is very important that you look at that engraved mark, in addition to the corresponding vitola (seal) of the Regulatory Council. It is also important that you know that to differentiate this ham leg from possible fraud, the hoof is kept, unlike the rest that do not pass the requirements to include them within this denomination, to which the hoof is cut off.
Online Teruel Serrano Ham store.
At Jamón Pasión we offer you one of the best spanish hams, specifically the one made by Casa Conejos under the trade name "Pinalbar".
Teruel hams are obtained from 100% Duroc breed pigs by the paternal side crossed with females of the Landrace or Large White breed.
You already know, if you are a follower of our Jamón Pasión Blog, that Duroc Pigs are characterized by their infiltration of intramuscular fat, which gives the pieces a unique unctuousness and flavor. In fact, it is the only breed allowed for the crossing of 100% Iberian pigs.
Elaboration of authentic Teruel Spanish ham.
The province of Teruel is famous for the quality of its pork products and especially its hams and pork shoulders, with orographic characteristics and a climate that are ideal for the natural curing process of serrano ham.
From their Regulatory Council they boast of having the best white pork ham in the world. A statement based on the identity of the Teruel ham, which differs from those of the Serrano ham.
The first difference is that the Teruel ham is 100% linked to the territory of its province. None of the phases of its production, until it reaches the table, can be carried out outside of Teruel, which allows absolute control of the entire process.
In the Denomination of Origin, the shoulders and cured hams of Teruel are obtained from pigs of the best quality breeds, specifically from Duroc, Landrace and Large White, as we tell you in the lines above, which are raised in the province and fed with Select feed such as wheat, barley or corn, grown mainly in fields in its territory.
Buy Teruel ham leg Online.
From Jamón Pasión we offer you the opportunity to buy serrano ham directly from the factory located in Teruel in the natural drying rooms this distinguished cured pork leg at the best price.
You can get it from 7 kg to 9 kg with its seal and the eight-pointed star engraved by fire that guarantee and certify that it is the authentic Teruel ham.
Upon receiving the Teruel Pinalbar Ham, remove the protective wrapping and put it in a cool, dry place. Once started, you must protect the meat with a layer of the initial bacon that has been removed, to preserve its smoothness and not to dry out excessively. Always use suitable and well-sharpened utensils to obtain the best characteristics of the ham.