Ham represents the culture and the heart of Spanish cuisine. Although the gastronomy by regions in Spain can vary according to their traditions, cured Serrano and Iberico hams are treasured throughout the country from coast to coast. Restaurants, bars, in all places you can get it. However, here at TCM Gourmet en Casa you can buy the best Iberico ham.
Iberico ham is quality, freshness, delight and a culinary master.
The finest Iberico ham, whose classification is regulated by strict guidelines, is made from Iberico pigs that are fed in the last winter of their life only on acorns and country pastures. These animals are raised in accordance with strict regulations, which in turn generates a final product that is one of the purest and most delicious foods out there.
Ham categories
If you want to buy hams online at the best price, you can do so at the TCM Gourmet en Casa ham store. But first, it is important to make sure you know what it is you are buying. There are different categories of ham where knowing the distinctions between the different types of Spanish ham is a key point. We let you know:
Iberico ham: this ham is made from Iberico pigs that are raised on farms and, generally, are crossed with each other. They are hay-fed and raised indoors.
Acorn-fed Iberico ham: pure acorn-fed ham is made from Iberico pigs that live in pens which are fed only with acorns.
Iberico field bait ham: made from Iberico pigs that live in pens and are mestizo. They eat both acorns and hay.
Buy ham or shoulder?
Another difference between both products, apart from the aforementioned, is the taste, texture, aroma and color. The shoulders being thinner take less time to heal. However, for many they are more delicious. On the other hand, ham, being the most noble part of the pig, also takes longer to cure. The contrast of flavors of the latter can be more varied.
If we talk about animal products with the same degree of purity - 100% Iberico, let's say, and that have been raised with a similar diet, there will be a significant difference in weight between an Iberico ham or Iberico shoulder.
The pallets are lighter, and result in a lower proportion of meat, as well as a smaller product overall.
Beyond the differences between shoulder and Iberico ham that result in different flavors, which are subjective and ultimately depend on both consumer and pocketbook taste.
Where to buy the best Iberico ham shoulder?
If you want to eat the best ham, we recommend you buy ham at TCM Gourmet en Casa, the best Iberico ham and the best acorn or field bait shoulder. At TCM you will find the best gourmet products to have at home. From 100% pure acorn-fed and 75% Iberico ham, 50% Iberico bait ham.
You can get acorn-fed ham from different brands from 6 to 10 kilos and field bait ham from 7.5 kilos to 9 kilos per ham.
You can also purchase 100% Iberico acorn-fed shoulder ham or 50% Iberico field bait shoulder from 4 to 7 kilos at TCM.
TCM has deliveries to all of Spain, including the Balearic Islands without counting the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla. Likewise, they deliver to countries outside of Spain, to all the main countries of the European Union.
The TCM Gourmet en Casa ham store is one of the best online stores where you can buy the best Iberico ham, the freshest and most delicious that you can accompany with other products within the TCM catalog such as wines, champagne, beers or the delicious gourmet conversations.
