Before knowing where to start the Iberian shoulder or how to place it to cut it better,we are going to explain the parts that make up the shoulder; in this way we will know the product better and we will be able to manage it better. The iberian shoulder The shoulder is made up of […]
This time we propose a summer classic, using Tomás López Iberian ham shavings. Cold melon soup with shavings of Iberian ham Ingredients: – 1 melon – 100/150 grams of Tomás López Iberian ham shavings. – Salt – Black pepper. Elaboration: Split the melon, remove the skin and cut it into pieces. Then put all the melon […]
“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 […]
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 […]
The ham is an exquisite bite in which the cut plays a fundamental role. To enjoy the ham in all its splendour, we need a perfect cut and to obtain this perfect cut we need the right knives. What do I need to cut a ham? All this is what you need to be able […]
The acorn-fed Iberian ham is one of the healthiest products we can eat. So let’s eat ham! It is a natural antioxidant and contributes to the production of healthy cholesterol due to its oleic acid, and it has a high level of vitamin E. Moreover, eating it with tomato or extra virgin olive oil increases […]
Many times we see white strips interspersed in the lain of the ham. This is what we would call the marbling or the grain of the ham. Marbling, which is fat infiltrations among muscle fibers, gives juiciness and intensity of flavour and aroma to the product. This characteristic is one of the main distinctions of […]
The preservation of the ham and its cutting are fundamental elements for its enjoyment. First of all, we should know that for a good preservation of the ham, it must be in a cool and dry place, with a temperature of around 15º C and a relative humidity of 75%. The place where the ham […]
To this question, the only thing we can answer you that is 100% true is that the best ham in the world comes from Spain, both the raw material and its preparation, and that the best and most appreciated pig, as far as the exquisiteness of its product is concerned, is the acorn-fed Iberian pig. […]
Many of you may wonder what Duroc 100% means: Duroc isa pig breed, and 100% is the degree of racial purity of each animal of this breed. This breed is originally from North America, although it is currently one of the most produced pigs in Europe and, more precisely, in Spain. Currently, Duroc pigs are […]
