Jabugo

Where the best cured ham is produced (lien, enlace, link)

In our way back from Portugal we decided not to take the highway but instead going through the beautiful Aracena Mountains leading to the village of Jabugo famous for its renowned cured ham, the best in the world. Don't thing about Jabugo as a big town, the population is about of 2,475 inhabitants located in the province of Huelva.

It is also known as the jamón ibérico, produced from black Iberian pigs, or cross-bred pigs as long as they are at least 75% ibérico, also know under the name of Pata Negra.

Different qualities exist, the finest is called jamón ibérico de bellota (acorn). This ham is from free-range pigs that roam oak forests (called dehesas) along the border between Spain and Portugal, and eat only acorns during this last period.

One more detail, the entire village smells ham! Clik on the link to get an idea of what the village looks like.

Enjoy

Where the best cured ham is produced (lien, enlace, link)