Iberico ham comes from Iberian pigs, a unique breed in the world

Why Jamón Ibérico is the Champagne of Hams

Sudi Pigott, 30.05.2022

The top tier of ham, Jamón Ibérico, is delicious and commands high prices. Here are five ways you can savour that melt-in-the-mouth taste.

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The heavily marbled fat melts on the tongue and mingles with the complex, intensely nutty meat: Jamón Ibérico delivers a perfect mouthful of rich, luscious umami. To be called Ibérico, the ham must come from an Iberian pig – or at least 50% Ibérian by heritage.

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