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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.