Iberico de Bellota Pork

Located in picturesque La Alberca, one of the oldest rural villages in Spain, Fermín has been raising and bringing to market the highest quality pork, Ibérico de Bellota, since it was founded by the Martín family in 1956. Today, Fermín remains a family-run business and is the leader in Ibérico de Bellota husbandry and production and is the first producer in Spain to receive USDA approval. Known as the Pata Negra or Black Hoof, the Iberico is a descendant of the wild boar that once inhabited the Mediterranean forests. This is the last free ranging and grazing pig in Europe. The Iberico is an integral piece of the ecosystem that exists today solely in the dehesa, the cultivated holm oak and cork forest of Western Spain. Because of the Iberico's natural diet of acorns and its unique ability to process and store fat, Iberico de Bellota ham contains over 707% monounsaturated fat, making it high in "good cholesterol" or HDLs. High levels of "good cholesterol" have been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease.

Iberico de Bellota Pork

Ham Iberico Bellota, Pre-sliced, 2 oz. Code: IP50-BI-20F-FS Price: $14.99 Quantity in Basket: none The finest jamón ibérico is called jamón ibérico de bellota (acorn). This ham is from free-range pigs that roam oak forests (called la dehesa) along the border between Spain and Portugal, and eat only acorns during this last period. It is also known as Jamón Iberico de Montanera. The exercise and the diet has a significant impact on the flavor of the meat; the ham is cured for 36 months.

Lomo Iberico Bellota, Pre-sliced, 2 oz. Code: IP55-BI-20F-FS Price: $14.99 Quantity in Basket: none Spanish 'lomo embuchado' is the prince of dry cured sausages in Spain. A whole pork loin is seasoned with garlic, sea salt and smoked paprika from La Vera, then cured for 90 days. The resulting sausage is lean with an intense flavor and is naturally low in fat. In Spain lomo is often preferred even to jamon serrano, which is treasured across the country.

Lomo, Boneless Loin, 4 lb. average Code: IP41-BI-CWZ-FS Price: $99.95 Quantity in Basket: none Because of his genetic properties, the Iberico pig stands out for its incredible flavor, texture and tenderness. This is no more apparent than in the Boneless Loin, the most tender cut of all.

Costilla, Spare Ribs, 6 lb. average Code: IP04-B-CWZ-FS Price: $69.50 Quantity in Basket: none This meat stands out for its intense juiciness and flavor. Costillas contain a high bone to meat ratio; the meat is highly marbled and infused with the acorn rich flavor.

Panceta, Belly (skin on), 3.5 lb. average, frozen Code: IP07-BI-CWZ-FS Price: $99.95 Quantity in Basket: none Panceta is the Spanish name for bacon or pork belly. Simply substituting Spanish Panceta Ibérica de Bellota in place of traditional bacon will take your recipes up a few notches.

Panceta Ahumado, Smoke Belly (skin on), 3 lb. average, frozen Code: IP05-BI-CWZ-FS Price: $110.00 Quantity in Basket: none Pancetta is the Spanish name for pork belly. Our Panceta is cured raw belly for 3 weeks, and smoked for 12 hours. The result is a product that can be eaten with a little salt and herbs, or cooked for many recipes.

Tocino, Fat Back, 2.75 lb. average Code: IP06-BI-CWZ-FS Price: $14.50 Quantity in Basket: none Iberico de Bellota Back Fat does not have any meat. However what it does have, pure Ibérico de Bellota fat that is infused with the qualities of the bellota (acorns) that it consumes during the montañera. The oil of the fat is wonderfully flavorful, and lends itself to lardo, sautéing and even homemade sausage.

Solomillo, Tenderloin, .75 lb average, 1 pc. per package Code: IP02-BI-CWZ-FS Price: $21.95 Quantity in Basket: none Because of his genetic properties, the Iberico pig stands out for its incredible flavor, texture and tenderness. This is no more apparent than in the Solomillo (tenderloin), the most tender cut of all.

Cabacero, Shoulder Collar, 3-4 lb. average each, frozen Code: IP10-BI-CWZ-FS Price: $59.95 Quantity in Basket: none If the ham is the King of the Ibericos, the shoulder is his Queen. Smaller in size, it concentrates all the virtues of the Bellota Iberico Ham in its flavor, with an added touch of finesse and gorgeousness that intensifies it even more. In mouth it is surprising due to its lightness, in contrast with the great richness of the aromic hues that are liberated by the brilliant melting fat.

Secreto, "Skirt" Steak, Boneless, .75 – 1.00 lb. average each, 1 pc per package Code: IP08-BI-CWZ-FS Price: $35.95 Quantity in Basket: none This highly grained piece stands out for its wonderful flavor and texture. Secreto O Cruceta could be called a pork skirt steak due to its similar properties to beef skirt steak.

Presa, Shoulder Steak, Boneless, 1.25 lb. average each, 1 pc per package Code: IP09-BI-CWZ-FS Price: $31.25 Quantity in Basket: none Very tender and well marbled cut from the shoulder that can be prepared quickly over a hot pan. Due to its location, it possesses qualities of both the shoulder and loin.

Carilleras, Cheek Meat, 6 oz. average, 8-10 pc per package, 3-4 lb. package Code: IP03-BI-CWZ-FS Price: $79.50 Quantity in Basket: none The Ibérico de Bellota Carrilleras (Cheeks) are from the jaw. These are very tender and flavorful pieces. They are very desirable among professional chefs for the perfect braise.

Iberico Rib Chops, Boneless, 2 pcs per package, frozen Code: IP11-FF-CWZ-RE Price: $35.00 Quantity in Basket: none The Chuletero (bone in loin) is a noble cut in Spain; very juicy and tasteful. We have taken the loin and processed this into friendly consumer size packaging. To be able to just open the package, and prepare using the simplest methods for a true Iberico experience. Each piece is 6-7 ounces and is packaged 2 pieces per package.