What varieties of chorizo exist?

“Chorizo” is a sausage from Spain, but it is currently one of the most global cold meats in the world. The Hispanic influence in the past brought “chorizo” beyond our borders many years ago and it became a typical product in many geographical areas. In addition, Spain’s diverse geography has allowed chorizo to evolve and […]
What is Iberian “Chorizo”?

It is a sausage made with the meat of Iberian pigs, which is cured through a drying process similar to that of other cold meats. It is originally from Spain and it has an elongated and rounded shape due to the fact that it is stuffed into the pig’s own intestine. One of its most […]
What types of pork loin exist?

What varieties of pork are there? As it happens with the ham and shoulder, the loin is also regulated by Royal Decree 4/2014 of January 10th, so, except from loins produced by white-coated pigs, we can distinguish 4 categories. So, what varieties can we find? Other similar products: Recorda que pots provar qualsevol d’aquests productes […]
Differences between white ham and Iberian ham

When we want to buy a ham, there are some aspects that we have to take into account; the first and most basic one is to know how to know the difference between a white ham and an Iberian ham. Do you know what their differences are? Today we will tell discover the main ones. We will […]
How to choose the best iberian ham? 2nd part

Here you will find some more points to keep in mind when choosing a iberian ham in order to make the best choice. As we said in the previous post, the first and most important thing is to know how long it will take us to consume the piece approximately. It is not the same […]
How to choose the best iberian ham?

Here you will find some points to keep in mind when choosing a ham in order to make the best choice. As we mentioned in previous posts, the first and most important thing is to know how long it will take us to consume the piece approximately. It is not the same to buy a […]
Steps on how to cut a ham

The consumption of Ham The ham must be consumed at room temperature, that is to say, at around 21º. At this temperature the shine of the natural fat will be observed, while if it is too cold the appearance is rather opaque. The cut To cut an Iberian ham, we need good fixation, a ham […]
What types of wines are there, do you know them all?

As it happens with ham, the world of wine is very extensive and interesting: each wine has a different aroma, flavour and nuance. And although it is not necessaryto be an expert to enjoy a good wine, it is always a good idea to learn a bitmore about it. That is why today we will […]
Protected Denomination of Origin of Teruel

Several publications back then we talked about Denominationsof Origin, and we saidthat they are a classification that is used to legally protect some products such as ham. What they include is the area of production and the traditional methods used in it. For the consumer, they guarantee a constant level of quality and specific characteristics. […]
Dehesa de Extremadura Protected Designation of Origin

Let’s continue with the second of the four Denominations of Origin of Iberian ham in Spain. But first of all, as a reminder: a Denomination of Origin is a classification used to legally protect certain products such as ham, which encompasses the area of production and the traditional methods used in it. For the consumer, it guarantees a […]
