Hernández Jiménez Journal
The producer's editorial journal. We tell how we cure, how we carve and what we look at before approving a piece. Four generations of craft in Guijuelo.
Iberian ham at the beach: the summer pairing that never misses
Iberian acorn-fed ham and holidays: why vacuum-packed sliced ham is the most practical way to enjoy it at the beach or holiday flat.
Hernández Jiménez wins the Superior Taste Award 2025
The International Taste Institute in Brussels awards 3 stars to the 75% Iberian acorn-fed ham D.O.P. Guijuelo from Hernández Jiménez — the highest distinction from the world reference body for sensory evaluation.
How to Store Iberian Ham Once Opened
A complete guide to preserving an ibérico ham once you have started cutting it: ideal temperature, how to cover the cut surface, how long it lasts, and the most common mistakes to avoid.
Iberian Ham Delivered to Barcelona: DOP Guijuelo Direct from the Producer
Order DOP Guijuelo iberian ham with delivery to Barcelona in 24–48 working hours. No middlemen, producer prices, full traceability. Hernández Jiménez, Guijuelo (Salamanca).
Iberian ham delivered to Bilbao: DOP Guijuelo direct from the curing cellar
Buy DOP Guijuelo Iberian ham with delivery to Bilbao in 24–48 working hours. No middlemen, producer prices, full traceability. Hernández Jiménez, Guijuelo (Salamanca).
Iberian ham delivered to Madrid: straight from Guijuelo to your door in 24h
Buy DOP Guijuelo iberian ham with delivery to Madrid in 24 hours. No middlemen, producer prices, full traceability. Hernández Jiménez, Guijuelo (Salamanca).
Iberian ham for Christmas: the gift that always gets it right
Iberian acorn-fed ham from Guijuelo is the Christmas gift that never disappoints. We explain why it beats other gourmet gifts, which format to choose, and when to order to guarantee delivery in time.
Iberian ham price per kilo in 2026: complete guide
How much does Iberian ham cost per kilo in 2026 by breed, diet, curing and PDO. Comparative price table by category and where to buy at the best direct-from-cellar price.
Hernández Jiménez vs Joselito: two ways of understanding Iberian ham
Hernández Jiménez and Joselito: both from Guijuelo, both produce acorn-fed PDO ham. The real difference lies in the sales channel and the price that reaches the consumer.
Serrano ham vs Iberian ham: the definitive guide to understanding the difference
Discover the key differences between serrano and Iberian ham: genetics, rearing, curing, sensory profile and nutritional value in a complete guide.
Iberian ham and health: nutritional benefits you probably didn't know
Acorn-fed Iberian ham provides oleic acid, high-quality proteins, B vitamins and antioxidants. We explain what's behind every slice.
The Hernández Jiménez ham that reached the Vatican with the Mayor of Barcelona
In August 2024, Mayor Collboni brought Pope Francis a vacuum-packed Hernández Jiménez Iberian ham from Guijuelo. Our ham, at a state table.
What is pata negra ham: the black label, the montanera and why Guijuelo is different
Pata negra is not a marketing term: it is a very strict legal standard. We explain exactly what it means, how to identify it and what makes Guijuelo stand out.
Guijuelo PDO: 40 years after founding it, this is how free-range grain-fed has changed · Hernández Jiménez
We co-founded the Guijuelo PDO in 1986. Today we tell how free-range grain-fed ham has evolved over these 40 years, from the producer's perspective.
How a ham-maker selects: 7 criteria we apply in the cellar before approving a piece · Hernández Jiménez
The 7 technical criteria we apply at Hernández Jiménez to validate every Iberian ham piece before it goes on sale. The cellar master's voice.
Carving ham by knife: why we do it this way at Hernández Jiménez · And when the machine makes sense
Knife carving respects the ham's grain and releases all its nuances. But the machine has its place too. We tell you when to choose each.
The first cut of the ham: the ritual we learned over four generations · Hernández Jiménez
The first cut of a piece isn't a technical gesture, it's a ritual. We tell you how we do it in the cellar and how you can do it at home.
Signs of a well-cured ham: 7 details the cellar master checks · Hernández Jiménez
Learn to read a ham before buying it. The 7 external indicators that reveal a well-cured piece, according to our cellar master in Guijuelo.