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Best Manchego Cured Ham Producers
Nico Jamones is a family-owned company with over 50 years of experience in producing high-quality Serrano and Iberian hams. Based in Ciudad Real, Spain, the company specializes in natural and artisanal production methods, avoiding additives such as nitrates and nitrites to ensure the authentic taste of its products.
Recently, their "Loncheado de Jamón de Cebo 50% Ibérico" won a gold medal at the 2025 International Competition in Lyon, scoring 86 out of 100 points in a blind tasting, significantly above the competition's average. This recognition highlights the company's dedication to quality and tradition in ham production.
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Concours International de Lyon - Gold
2025
BEST Nico Jamones Meat Products
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Best Manchego Cured Hams
Jamón de Cebo Ibérico 50% Raza Ibérica by Nico Jamones is a distinguished Spanish ham that exemplifies the rich tradition and exceptional quality of Iberian charcuterie. Crafted from pigs with 50% Iberian ancestry, these animals are raised in the dehesas, feeding on a natural diet of cereals and legumes, which imparts a unique and exquisite flavor to the ham.
The ham undergoes a meticulous curing process that enhances its flavor and texture, resulting in a product with a characteristic reddish-brown color and rich, aromatic taste.
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Concours International de Lyon - Gold
2025
Nico Jamones' Jamón de Bellota 100% Ibérico is a premium ham crafted from purebred Iberian pigs raised freely in the dehesa and nourished on acorns. With a curing period exceeding 36 months, this ham boasts intricate marbling and a succulent texture that enhances its exquisite flavor, making it a true delicacy.
Each piece is meticulously selected by master ham artisans, ensuring the highest quality through a traditional, slow, and carefully monitored curing process.
This jamón undergoes a meticulous curing process of over 15 months, resulting in an intense flavor, enduring aroma, and succulent texture. Notably, it is produced without the use of nitrates or nitrites, adhering to traditional methods that utilize only sea salt and natural mountain air.
This commitment to natural curing processes ensures a 100% additive-free product, allowing consumers to savor the authentic taste of traditional Spanish ham.
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