Iberian ham guides

From producer to consumer. Carving technique, buying tips, PDO origin and pairings: everything you need to buy and enjoy Iberian ham with confidence.

Buying · 8 min

How to choose an Iberian ham · The 4 qualities explained

A practical guide to choosing Iberian ham without going wrong: the 4 regulated qualities, what pata negra is, the PDOs, how to read the label, indicative prices and acorn-feeding tips.

Buying · 6 min

Bands and seals of Iberian ham: the complete guide

Black, red, green, white. Learn to read Iberian ham labels in 5 minutes. What each seal colour means, what the Iberian Pork Quality Standard says and how to avoid fraud when buying.

Buying · 5 min

How to read the label and seals of an Iberian ham

Sales denomination, coloured seal, PDO band, health registry and traceability: learn to read an Iberian ham's label at a glance.

Technique · 10 min

How to carve an Iberian ham step by step

A complete guide to carving Iberian ham at home: the tools you need, how to set it on the ham holder, where to start, thin-slice technique and keeping it between sessions.

Technique · 5 min

How to keep Iberian ham at home · Hernández Jiménez guide

A practical guide to keeping Iberian ham at home: ideal temperature and humidity, using the fatback, monthly maintenance and reviving vacuum-packed slices.

Buying · 6 min

Iberian shoulder or ham: how they differ and when to choose each

Size, curing, yield and flavour: the real differences between the Iberian shoulder (paleta) and ham, and which suits you depending on how you'll enjoy it.

Origin · 7 min

Guijuelo PDO Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters · Iberian Ham

A complete guide to the Guijuelo PDO: what a denomination of origin is, history since 1986, microclimate, permitted breeds and how to identify a ham certified by the Regulatory Council.

Origin · 6 min

The Iberian quality standard (Royal Decree 4/2014): what it regulates and why it protects you

Breed, diet, coloured seal and independent certification: what Royal Decree 4/2014 establishes and how it differs from a Denomination of Origin.

Enjoyment · 7 min

Pairings with Iberian ham: wines, cheeses and the perfect spread

Pairing Iberian ham with red, white and fortified wines, craft beers and cheeses. Concrete ideas for putting together a board and enjoying the best spread at home.

Reference · 12 min

Iberian ham glossary · Complete dictionary · Hernández Jiménez

A complete Iberian ham dictionary: 45 industry terms clearly explained. Bellota, dehesa, montanera, vitola, DOP, ENAC and many more.

Delivery · 4 min

Send Iberian Ham to the UK — Customs, VAT & Delivery | Hernández Jiménez

Shipping Guijuelo Iberian ham to the United Kingdom: €45, 2–6 working days, no import tariff under the EU–UK TCA, 20% UK VAT on declared value. All the details before you order.