{"product_id":"bone-in-iberico-de-bellota-dop-jamon-covap-jm-130","title":"Jamón Ibérico de Bellota by Covap, DOP Los Pedroches  - FREE SHIPPING!","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn Spain, carving a whole Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is a very special occasion. There is something wonderful about the ritual of slicing a Bellota ham by hand, offering fresh slices to your guests. Covap produces one of our favorite jamones, with a delicate sweetness, rich aroma and a buttery texture that makes each bite a pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCovap jamón comes from the Valle de Los Pedroches in Andalucía, where the ancient \u003cem\u003edehesa\u003c\/em\u003e landscape and centuries of ham-making tradition give it a flavor all its own. Made from 100% purebred Ibérico pigs and cured for over three years, Covap's DOP Los Pedroches hams are the curing house's very best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe love carving this special ham and arranging thin slices on a warm plate. Each slice releases a rich aroma of its sweet, nutty flavor. Serve with some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bread-galician\" title=\"crusty bread\"\u003ecrusty bread\u003c\/a\u003e and a good Spanish wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Valle de Los Pedroches, north of Córdoba, is home to some of Spain's most beautiful \u003cem\u003edehesa\u003c\/em\u003e landscapes. Thousands of holm and cork oaks spread across rolling pastures, creating an ideal home for the Ibérico pigs to roam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDuring the autumn \u003cem\u003emontanera\u003c\/em\u003e, the pigs forage together beneath the trees, searching for fallen acorns. The holm oaks that dominate this region produce especially sweet acorns, which contribute to the sweet flavor that makes Jamón Ibérico de Bellota of Los Pedroches valley so delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis beautiful landscape is at the heart of what Covap does. Founded by local farmers and livestock breeders, this cooperative brings together the people who raise the animals and the artisans who transform their hams into one of Spain's most celebrated brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe DOP Los Pedroches designation recognizes the ham's connection to this special region, where the local dehesa and careful curing methods all play an important role in its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnce the hams arrive at Covap's curing house, each is salted and then slowly cured for more than three years, passing through the changing temperatures and humidity of the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe jamón masters open and close the curing room shutters, using their skills to regulate temperature and humidity. Over months and years, the fat melts away and the ham develops its wonderful aroma, complex flavor and deep color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a slow process that can’t be rushed. By the time the jamón is ready, the flavors have become concentrated, creating the signature sweetness and delicate finish that are the signature of hams of Los Pedroches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen your jamón arrives, remove the packaging and allow it to breathe in a cool, dry place. Some surface mold may develop naturally during storage. This can be wiped away with a cloth and a little sunflower oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo enjoy your jamón at its best, secure it in a sturdy \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jamon-holders\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"jamon holder\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ejamón holder\u003c\/a\u003e and use a long, sharp \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cutlery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"jamon knife\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ejamón knife\u003c\/a\u003e to carve thin slices. Serve at room temperature or on a gently warmed plate to bring out its full flavor. Don't be surprised if your guests linger around the jamón, waiting for another slice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor storage and slicing instructions for whole hams, see this \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn-about-spain-details\/jamon-slicing\" title=\"page\"\u003epage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Hoof has been removed to conform to USDA standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item ships free via Economy Shipping! Order as many as you want, we won't charge a dime in shipping for addresses in the continental U.S. Note that if you add other products to the same cart, they may have shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67891675463763,"sku":"JM-130","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/jm-130.jpg?v=1793409694","url":"https:\/\/tienda.com\/products\/bone-in-iberico-de-bellota-dop-jamon-covap-jm-130","provider":"La Tienda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}