Pata Negra Ham: information, trivia, opinions, events…
Articles on the culture of jamón that are always up to date. Recipes with jamón, curiosities about the elaboration or consumption of jamón, etc.
If you are asked which is saltier, a slice of Iberian jamón de bellota or a crisp? The answer will almost always be the crisp. Moreover, if I ask you to first try a sample of each, the answer wouldn’t change.
The reality is very different: a bag of crisps typically contains 1.5g of salt per 100g of potatoes, … read the rest
The first result you get when you ask Google how to prevent high blood pressure is “To help manage your blood pressure, you should limit the amount of sodium (salt) that you eat”. Does this mean that we have to cut out ham from our diet once we reach a certain age? The answer depends on the individual (or … read the rest
After several years of litigation, the Supreme Court of Madrid has overturned the decision of the Ministry of Agriculture which originally denied the name change. From now on, the “Jamón de Huelva” Protected Designation of Origin will be renamed “Jabugo”.
So far, only hams produced in Jabugo, such as Cinco Jotas, could carry this mark on its label. … read the rest
