Jamón de Teruel

Jamón de Teruel and Paleta de Teruel are the cured hams and shoulders made of pigs meat from the Duroc, Landrace and the Large White breeds, in the province of Teruel. These hams are usually covered in mold on the outside when the process of aging and curing is finished.

They are then cleaned and lightly coated with oil. When cut, these hams and shoulders are red and shiny due to the high fat content, which also gives it juiciness and a smooth texture. The taste is very aromatic with complex nutty and woody aromas and sweet undertones that complement the savory flavors.

These hams and shoulders are not very salty which brings out their subtle, delicate flavors.  The whole process of preparation and production of these hams and shoulders takes more than sixty weeks to complete.