Bellota ham

To talk about acorn-fed ham (jamón de bellota) is to talk about the greatest treasure of Spanish gastronomy. It comes from the Iberian pig raised free-range in the dehesa, which during the montanera season feeds on acorns and grass. That way of life and that diet are what give its meat a unique marbling of fat that melts on the palate, along with a deep, sweet flavour and that unmistakable nutty note.

Not all hams are the same, and acorn-fed sits right at the top of the pyramid.

Its slow curing, several years in the cellar, rounds out aromas and textures until it reaches the balance experts chase. Thinly sliced, its glossy, almost translucent slices melt in the mouth: it is an experience, not just a food.

To get the most out of it, always serve it at room temperature, in thin slices, on a slightly warmed plate so the fat releases its aroma. On its own, with good bread or alongside a full-bodied wine: acorn-fed ham needs nothing more to shine.

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