Exqium 100% Iberian Bellota Pata Negra Ham, boneless, NO ADDITIVES

100% Iberian bellota pata negra ham

EXQIUM's 100% Iberian bellota Pata Negra boneless ham comes from purebred Iberian pigs raised in freedom in the dehesas of southwestern Spain. These vast natural landscapes of meadows and oak forests provide the ideal environment for traditional Iberian pig farming.

The dehesa, a unique ecosystem

The dehesas form an exceptional ecosystem where Iberian pigs roam freely in the pastures. This natural habitat, composed of holm oaks and cork oaks, provides the animals with an environment rich in natural resources and contributes directly to the quality of the meat.

The montanera and acorns

During the montanera, a key period in the breeding cycle, the pigs feed mainly on acorns that have fallen from the oak trees, as well as on grasses and aromatic plants found in the pastures. Each pig can consume between 8 and 10 kg of acorns per day. This exceptional diet promotes the natural infiltration of fat into the meat and contributes to the characteristic aromas of Iberian bellota ham.

A simple and natural recipe

EXQIUM ham is made with only two ingredients: Iberian ham and sea salt. No additives or preservatives are used. This preparation respects the tradition of Iberian charcuterie and preserves the authenticity of the product.

A long curing process of over 40 months

After salting, the hams are slowly cured in natural drying rooms for over 40 months. This particularly long maturation process develops a melt-in-the-mouth texture and a complex aromatic palette with delicate notes of dried fruit.