Fermin Jamon Iberico de Bellota

Fermin has been curing the finest quality pork products in the world since 1956. Still family owned and operated in the medieval mountain town of La Alberca, they were also the first to bring authentic Spanish Iberico and Serrano ham to the US. Along with caviar, foie-gras and truffles, Iberico de Bellota ham is truly one of the world's great delicacies. This famous ham is produced from 100% Iberico pigs, all of which enjoy a free-range, happy life during the "Montanera" season (acorn season). During the last 3-4 months of their lives, they will eat as many as they want until they almost double their weight. During this period, each pig can eat between 6 and 10 kilos of acorns and between 3 and 4 kilos of natural pastures. The tiny, magnificent "bellota" (acorns) add a pungent buttery flavor, delicate texture, intense color and aroma that separates Iberico de Bellota from all pretenders. When you wake up in the morning and feel like you deserve something really special (you do), this is it.