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Jamon Iberico-Connoisseurs Guide

Jamon-Iberico
Written by Aksel Ritenis

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Jamón Ibérico is a type of Jamón, a cured ham produced only in Spain. It is at least 75% black Iberian pig, also called the Cerdo Negro or Black Pig, the only breed of pig that naturally seeks and eats mainly acorns. According to Spain’s Denominación De Origen rules on food products Jamón Ibérico may be made from cross-bred pigs as long as they are at least 75% Ibérico.

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