PALETA IBÉRICA 100% DE BELLOTA - PATA NEGRA Enrique Tomás

PALETA DE BELLOTA 100% IBERIAN BREED - PATA NEGRA

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Iberian Pigs 100% are those whose parents are also pure Iberian, meaning they have not been crossbred with any other pig breed. The meat, whether it's Paleta De Bellota 100% Iberian Breed  "Pata negra" or ham, is tastier than that of a crossbred pig because the fat infiltration in the animal's muscle is superior.

This fat infiltration is a genetic peculiarity unique to ibérico pigs, making their meat so delicious. Depending on whether they are fed acorns or not, and the curing process they undergo, the aroma and nuances of their meat will vary.

At Enrique Tomás, as the master ham producers we are, we know that each 100% acorn-fed ibérico shoulder, also known as pata negra ibérico shoulder, must be cured for 24 months to achieve the optimal flavor.

To ensure you enjoy such an exquisite product, we have it available in all formats, both the whole shoulder and sliced. If you want to treat yourself, you can buy one of our 80-gram packs, sliced by both machine and knife. However, if you prefer to enjoy this wonderful gastronomic experience with friends or family, you can purchase a whole shoulder and slice it yourself.

You will be captivated by its flavor!

CURING PROCESS OF PALETA DE BELLOTA 100% IBERIAN BREED

All ibérico pigs are breastfed by their mothers and eat feed until they reach 100 kilograms, at which point some will go to the "montanera" and others will not. The pigs taken to the "dehesa" will be fed for five months, from October to February, with acorns and other natural products, constantly exercising.

When the ibéricos reach 150 kilograms, they are ready to be cured. Their fat infiltration into the muscle, along with their acorn-based diet and exercise, is a perfect combination that results in very flavorful meat full of aromas and nuances, cured for 24 months, the exact time for their flavor to be at its best. At Enrique Tomás, we take care of each of our shoulders with great care and detail, ensuring they are just right.

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WHY THEY ARE CALLED PATA NEGRA PALETAS?

A physical characteristic of ibérico pigs is that they have longer and more slender legs than pigs of other breeds, usually with black hooves, although this is not always the case. The term "pata negra" shoulder is popularly known for this unique characteristic.

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