Pata Negra with no pata?! It’s just not right! With our new prosthetic ham hoof, you can restore dignity to your next bone-in Ibérico ham.

The USDA forces all ham makers in Spain to cut off the hoof before exporting to the U.S. The black hoof (or ‘pata negra’) is one of the signs that a ham is from an Ibérico pig, so we have created a replacement that you can attach to your ham.

We started with a laser scan of the hoof from an actual Ibérico bone-in ham. Then we worked with a local company to 3D print each hoof using durable food-grade plastic. Finally, we added a screw so you can mount the hoof on your bone-in jamón.

Instructions for use:

Screw directly into the bone of your jamón where the hoof used to be. You may want to use a saw or serrated knife to make a flat surface so the hoof will attach at a straight angle.

Special note: You may want to paint the hoof to make it look even more realistic or to add your own flair to your jamón. If you do decide to decorate your pata in a festive way, please send us a photo that we can post! We will be doing a pata beauty contest on social media; acrylic model paints will adhere to the pata.