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Other hams and shoulders that may interest you
- Iberico acorn-fed hams and shoulders
- Iberico hams and shoulders
- Cinco Jotas (5J) pata negra hams & shoulder hams
- Joselito hams and shoulder hams
The best pata negra ham at IberGour
The term "pata negra" has always been associated with hams and shoulders of the highest quality. It comes from the fact that the best ham is produced from Iberian breed pigs, which have a characteristic dark skin and black hoof. However, there are variants of the Iberian breed in which the hoof is not black, and there are other breeds of pig (such as the Duroc) that also have a black hoof. This gave rise to all kinds of misleading tricks in the commercial use of the term "pata negra" on the labels of hams and shoulders.
Spain's 2014 Iberico law put an end to this problem. Currently the term "pata negra" can only be legally used to designate hams and shoulders coming from 100% purebred Iberian pigs (the pig's father and mother are themselves purebred Iberian) and that have been fed on acorns in the dehesa ecosystem, in an extensive regime (not in closed facilities, but in open fields and with enough space to move around and pasture and acorns to feed on).
Which pata negra ham do I buy?
At IberGour you can buy with full guarantee pata negra hams and shoulder hams from all the Denominations of Origin where pieces of these characteristics (100% purebred Iberian pigs fed on acorns) are produced:
- D.O. Jabugo (Huelva), if you prefer an intense and persistent flavor.
- D.O. Dehesa de Extremadura, for a milder, sweeter flavor.
- D.O. Los Pedroches (Córdoba), for an intermediate flavor and intensity.
We also have hams and shoulders of the Cinco Jotas (5J) brand, originating from the town of Jabugo, which is the producer par excellence of pata negra ham.
We also have pata negra hams and shoulders from other brands from Huelva, Córdoba and Extremadura, including some organic hams. Select those marked "pata negra" next to the photo or in the description.
If you have any doubts about which ham to buy, you can also use our ham recommender, where we will help you choose the ham or shoulder ham that best suits what you are looking for or need.
If you are looking for a ham to give as a gift, a good option is to give a gift certificate for the amount you want to buy at IberGour. They never expire and are very easy to use.
Do you have more information about pata negra ham?
Yes, here you have full information about pata negra ham: where and how it is produced, its characteristics, etc.