Iberico Ham Monte Nevado
The Iberico Ham Monte Nevado is a pure Spanish ham. It is obtained from the hind leg of the Iberian black pig this animal is a native of the Iberian Peninsula, which brought up with traditional farming methods in harmony with the environment, this Iberico Ham Monte Nevado will let you enjoy of one of the traditional and emblematic flavors of Spain, now from the U.S.
With wonderful organoleptic features, is a cardio healthy food par excellence, it fits any type of diet for being a low-calorie food, with an intense and complex flavor as well as an aroma and gourmet that you will never forget.
The Iberico Ham Monte Nevado is extracted from the hind leg of the Iberian pig; this animal is a native of the Iberian Peninsula that has endured through traditional farming methods in harmony with the environment.
The Iberian pig is raised in grazing regime, taking advantages of all the natural resources that pasture provides. This method of exploitation favors the exercise the Iberian pig needs to strengthen and produce the exceptional infiltration of fat within its muscles, which lead to the genuine streaks that make the Iberico Jam Monte Nevado into a unique product worldwide.
The manufacturing process of the Iberico Ham Monte Nevado is based on patience, it last up to 24 months and takes place in five stages or phases: the choosing and receiving of raw material, salting and washing, settling, drying and maturating and warehouse or aging. Throughout this process it is very important the Maestro Jamonero’ s role , who controls the duration of each stage taking into account the characteristics of each piece following an ancient tradition, giving the necessary care to get a quality product, unique in the market .
During the manufacturing process of the Iberico Ham Monte Nevado, the “Maestro Jamonero” applies the salt and creates the conditions and the suitable external environment for the occurrence of certain substances transformations typical of the ham (fat and proteins) by means of complex biochemical mechanisms achieving an optimal inside distribution of the salt, outside temperature, grease, moisture loss and time. The “Maestro Jamonero” is responsible for turning this ham piece into a special flavor that will remind you this experience forever.
The Iberico Ham Monte Nevado is obtained from a cut of the best Iberico ham produced by this brand. With an Iberico ham leg, you can impress your family and friends with a delicious gift to the palate.
Ingredients: Pork meat, salt, seasoning (sugar, sodium citrate, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate). Gluten Free.
Manufacturer: Monte Nevado.
Source: Carbonero El Mayor, Segovia (Spain )
Note : USDA Inspected