jamón ibérico
Acorn-fed pork leg
Jamón ibérico is a dry-cured ham from Spain, made from black Iberian pigs.
The highest grade, *jamón ibérico de bellota*, comes from pigs fed acorns during their final months, producing richly marbled, nutty-flavored meat.
Sliced paper-thin and served at room temperature, it's considered among the world's finest cured meats: We ordered a plate of jamón ibérico to share.
Iberian Peninsula country
- AndalusiaSpain's southernmost autonomous community
- dehesaIberian oak-grazed parkland
- appellationName or title given
- bodegaSmall urban grocery
Refined sensitivity or rarity
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
umami · nutty · silky · savory · aromatic · rich · flavorful · prized
Not confined to enclosure
Small hot Mexican pepper
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
- speckMinute visible particle
- lardoSeasoned, aged pork fat
- guancialeCured pork jowl
Cutting into portions
- paper-thinExtremely flimsy or slight
- room temperatureStandard indoor thermal level
- tapasSpanish appetizer assortment
- appetizerLight dish preceding main
charcuterie board · wine pairing · Manchego · paleta · portion
Spain
Iberian Peninsula country
- AndalusiaSpain's southernmost autonomous community
- dehesaIberian oak-grazed parkland
- appellationName or title given
delicacy
Refined sensitivity or rarity
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
epicurean · umami · nutty · silky · savory · aromatic · rich · flavorful · prized · exclusive
free-range
Not confined to enclosure
serrano
Small hot Mexican pepper
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
- speckMinute visible particle
- lardoSeasoned, aged pork fat
slicing
Cutting into portions
- paper-thinExtremely flimsy or slight
- room temperatureStandard indoor thermal level
- tapasSpanish appetizer assortment
appetizer · charcuterie board · wine pairing · Manchego · paleta · portion
paleta
Mexican frozen fruit confection
jamón ibéricocanned ham
Preserved pork in tin
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jamón ibéricotofu
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