{"id":10509,"date":"2025-04-07T07:50:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T06:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-shoulder-and-a-ham\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T08:17:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T07:17:49","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-shoulder-and-a-ham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-shoulder-and-a-ham\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between a shoulder and a ham?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10509\" class=\"elementor elementor-10509 elementor-10479\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10b7cb8a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"10b7cb8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00d81db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00d81db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-shoulder-and-a-ham\/#Find_out_with_Moniberic\" >Find out with Moniberic!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-shoulder-and-a-ham\/#Origin_of_the_piece\" >Origin of the piece<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-shoulder-and-a-ham\/#Size_and_shape\" >Size and shape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-shoulder-and-a-ham\/#Curing_time\" >Curing time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-shoulder-and-a-ham\/#And_the_flavor_Which_is_better\" >And the flavor? Which is better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-shoulder-and-a-ham\/#And_what_about_the_price\" >And what about the price?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-shoulder-and-a-ham\/#Which_one_should_you_choose\" >Which one should you choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-shoulder-and-a-ham\/#Explore_our_categories_and_products\" >Explore our categories and products<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_out_with_Moniberic\"><\/span>Find out with Moniberic!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40b3f16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40b3f16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"661\">When someone comes into our Iberian products store, one of the most frequently asked questions is:<br data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"607\"><strong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"661\">&#8220;What&#8217;s the difference between a shoulder and a ham?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"1109\">And it&#8217;s no wonder. At first glance, they may seem very similar, but the truth is, they have important differences that influence flavor, size, price, performance, and even the way you cut them. In this article, we&#8217;ll explain everything clearly and simply so you know which one to choose. And if you&#8217;d like to try them later, we&#8217;ll leave you some links at the end so you can buy them directly from our online store.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9c34f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b9c34f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-300baef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"300baef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin_of_the_piece\"><\/span>Origin of the piece<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43bbbec e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43bbbec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-344c3ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"344c3ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1009\">The most basic and at the same time most important difference between shoulder and ham is anatomical.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1137\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1072\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1072\"><strong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1024\">Ham <\/strong>comes from <strong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1069\">the hind legs of the pig<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1137\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1137\"><strong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1088\">The shoulder<\/strong>, on the other hand, comes from <strong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1136\">the front legs<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1450\">This distinction not only affects the size and weight of the cut, but also its bone structure and the ratio of meat, fat, and bone. For example, a pig&#8217;s hind legs are more muscular, which translates into greater meat yield and, generally, longer curing time. <\/p><p data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1450\">\ud83d\udc49 If it&#8217;s your first time slicing at home or you&#8217;re looking for something more manageable, you might be more interested in a <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moniberic.com\/paletas-ibericas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1870\"><strong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1842\">whole Iberian shoulder<\/strong><\/a>.<br>\ud83d\udc49 If you prefer traditional slicing and want a piece that lasts longer, a <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moniberic.com\/jamones-ibericos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2006\"><strong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1978\">whole Iberian ham<\/strong><\/a> will be ideal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27d23ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"27d23ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cerdo-rotated.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-10483\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cerdo-rotated.jpg 826w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cerdo-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cerdo-768x585.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cerdo-600x457.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6f257a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a6f257a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b120fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b120fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Size_and_shape\"><\/span>Size and shape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09625e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09625e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1596\">One of the easiest ways to differentiate a shoulder from a ham is by its size and shape:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1972\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1788\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1788\"><strong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1620\">The Iberian ham <\/strong>(left) typically weighs between <strong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1653\">7 and 9.5 kg<\/strong>. It has a long, slender shape, resembling a teardrop. Its longer leg provides leaner meat.  <\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1972\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1972\"><strong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1815\">The Iberian shoulder<\/strong> (right), on the other hand, weighs between <strong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1854\">4 and 6 kg<\/strong>. It is shorter, with a more rounded and compact shape, and a higher proportion of bone and fat in relation to the total. <\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2208\">This aspect has practical implications. For example, if you&#8217;re looking for a more manageable piece to carve at home or if it&#8217;s your first time tackling a ham holder, a shoulder ham may be a more comfortable and less intimidating option. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b5ad7c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9b5ad7c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d83212e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d83212e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/jamon-bellota-iberico-tl-pieza-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10487\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/jamon-bellota-iberico-tl-pieza-1.jpg 649w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/jamon-bellota-iberico-tl-pieza-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/jamon-bellota-iberico-tl-pieza-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc969cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dc969cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/paleta-bellota-iberica-tl-pieza-1-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10495\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/paleta-bellota-iberica-tl-pieza-1-1.jpg 649w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/paleta-bellota-iberica-tl-pieza-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/paleta-bellota-iberica-tl-pieza-1-1-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de6cd01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"de6cd01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97b157d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97b157d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curing_time\"><\/span>Curing time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-812e7a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"812e7a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2426\">Curing time is one of the factors that most influences the flavor and texture of these products. And this is where the differences also become evident: <\/p><ul data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2964\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2720\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2720\">Due to its larger size and thickness, <strong data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2442\">ham <\/strong>requires more time to cure optimally. At Moniberic, the curing time for an Iberian ham can last between <strong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2610\">30 and 48 months<\/strong>, depending on the type of pig (cebo, cebo de campo, or bellota) and the microclimate where the curing takes place. <\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2964\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2964\"><strong data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2739\">The shoulder<\/strong>, being smaller, requires a shorter period of time, generally <strong data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2825\">18 to 30 months<\/strong>. This allows it to be ready sooner, although its curing must also be precise to ensure a juicy texture and balanced flavor. <\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3190\">This artisanal process requires experience and care. It&#8217;s not just about &#8220;letting the piece dry,&#8221; but also about knowing exactly when it&#8217;s ready for consumption, something our expert ham makers master perfectly. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e562bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7e562bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09f45ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09f45ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_the_flavor_Which_is_better\"><\/span>And the flavor? Which is better? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe2ff08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe2ff08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3408\">Although both Iberian ham and shoulder share many organoleptic qualities (smell, taste, texture), each offers a slightly different experience:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3978\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3703\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3703\"><strong data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3425\">The shoulder<\/strong> has a <strong data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3471\">more intense flavor in each slice<\/strong>. This is due to the smaller size and the different proportion of infiltrated fat and bone that concentrates the flavors. Its texture is generally <strong data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3637\">more fibrous and juicy<\/strong>, ideal for those who enjoy a deeper, meatier flavor.  <\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3978\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3978\"><strong data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3719\">Ham<\/strong>, on the other hand, offers a <strong data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3775\">milder, rounder flavor<\/strong>, with nuances that gradually unfold on the palate. Its texture is <strong data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3876\">silkier and more creamy<\/strong>, making it a favorite choice for those seeking an elegant and persistent bite. <\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"4184\">In the end, it all depends on personal preference. Some people fall in love with the character of the shoulder, while others prefer the subtlety of the ham. The ideal is to try both and find out which one wins you over.  <\/p><p data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"4184\">\ud83d\udc49 If you love a strong flavor, try a <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/product\/100-iberian-sliced-shoulder-ham-100g\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2973\"><strong data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2942\">Tom\u00e1s L\u00f3pez sliced \u200b\u200b100% Iberian acorn-fed shoulder<\/strong><\/a>.<br data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2977\">\ud83d\udc49 If you prefer something softer and rounder, a <strong data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3062\">sliced \u200b\u200bIberian ham<\/strong> may be your best choice. Visit one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moniberic.com\/tiendas-moniberic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>our Moniberic stores<\/strong><\/a> and our experts will advise you on the ham you&#8217;re looking for. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38582d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"38582d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2100\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_4207-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9030\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_4207-2.jpg 2100w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_4207-2-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_4207-2-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_4207-2-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_4207-2-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_4207-2-2048x683.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_4207-2-600x200.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d67598f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d67598f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b0d326 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b0d326\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_what_about_the_price\"><\/span>And what about the price?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60acf38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60acf38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3370\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3249\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3249\"><strong data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3193\">The shoulder is more economical<\/strong>, simply because it is smaller and yields less meat.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3370\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3370\"><strong data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3289\">Ham has a higher price<\/strong>, but it also offers <strong data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3332\">greater yield<\/strong>: more usable slices per piece.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3683\">\ud83d\udc49 If you&#8217;re looking for a gift, a surprise, or a treat for yourself, a <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moniberic.com\/producto\/jamon-bellota-100-iberic-5j\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3507\"><strong data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3481\">5J 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham<\/strong><\/a> is a safe bet.<br data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3533\">\ud83d\udc49 If you prefer something more affordable for everyday use, a <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moniberic.com\/producto\/paleta-cebo-de-campo-iberica-50-raza-iberica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3659\"><strong data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3634\">Tom\u00e1s L\u00f3pez 50% field-fed Iberian shoulder ham<\/strong><\/a> may be a great fit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e16ef20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e16ef20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/garantia-de-calidad-jamon.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9037\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/garantia-de-calidad-jamon.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/garantia-de-calidad-jamon-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/garantia-de-calidad-jamon-1024x242.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/garantia-de-calidad-jamon-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/garantia-de-calidad-jamon-1536x363.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/moniberic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/garantia-de-calidad-jamon-600x142.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-945532d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"945532d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0dd8e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0dd8e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_one_should_you_choose\"><\/span>Which one should you choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3c7d92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3c7d92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5393\">Ultimately, <strong data-start=\"5014\" data-end=\"5050\">there&#8217;s no one option that&#8217;s better than another<\/strong>, but rather one that&#8217;s more suited to each moment and each taste. If you&#8217;re looking for a piece for a special occasion that lasts a long time and offers smooth, complex nuances, Iberian ham may be your best ally. If you prefer a more concentrated flavor in a more manageable piece at a more affordable price, Iberian shoulder ham is a magnificent choice.  <\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5395\" data-end=\"5678\">And remember: whether you choose a shoulder or an Iberian ham, at <strong data-start=\"5460\" data-end=\"5473\">Moniberic <\/strong>we guarantee that you&#8217;ll be taking home a product of the highest quality, cured with care and passion, respecting the ham-making tradition that makes our products a true gastronomic gem.<\/p><p data-start=\"5395\" data-end=\"5678\"><strong data-start=\"5326\" data-end=\"5391\">Visit our store and be seduced by the best Iberian products!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-427fa16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"427fa16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43b311a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43b311a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_our_categories_and_products\"><\/span>Explore our categories and products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc088c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc088c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"4703\" data-end=\"4944\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"4703\" data-end=\"4763\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"4763\"><strong>\ud83d\udc16 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moniberic.com\/jamones-ibericos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4708\" data-end=\"4763\">Whole Iberian hams<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"4764\" data-end=\"4824\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4766\" data-end=\"4824\"><strong>\ud83d\udc16 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moniberic.com\/paletas-ibericas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4769\" data-end=\"4824\">Whole Iberian shoulders<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4883\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4827\" data-end=\"4883\"><strong>\ud83d\udd2a <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moniberic.com\/en\/sliced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4830\" data-end=\"4883\">Sliced<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out with Moniberic! When someone comes into our Iberian products store, one of the most frequently asked questions is:&#8220;What&#8217;s the difference between a shoulder and a ham?&#8221; And it&#8217;s no wonder. At first glance, they may seem very similar, but the truth is, they have important differences that influence flavor, size, price, performance, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":9630,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[526,613,532],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-curiosities-en","category-iberian-ham-en","category-shoulder"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/81"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10509"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10509\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9630"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moniberic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}