Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is the finest ham in the world, and Cinco Jotas has the reputation as the best brand in all of Spain. Special 'pata negra' black pigs live a free-range life on the 'dehesa' rangelands of western Spain, where they feast on sweet acorns called 'bellota.' After over 2 years of aging, the pork is transformed into an incredibly complex, flavorful ham, the finest in the world.
Using a 100% purebred stock of free-range Ibérico pigs, where competitors rely on cross-breeding, Cinco Jotas has dedicated itself to offering the very best in Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, for the ultimate in rich and rare flavor profiles.
Marbled with golden fat that is infused with unsaturated healthy oils, this mouth-wateringly tender Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is best served in paper-thin slices that will melt in your mouth, even at room temperature!
Cinco Jotas is headquartered in the town of Jabugo, and because of the fame of Cinco Jotas, Jabugo has become a synonym for the very best Jamón Ibérico de Bellota.
For storage and slicing instructions for whole hams, see this page.
NOTE: Hoof has been removed to conform to USDA standards.