Jamones Blázquez

Iberico ham, learn more

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Jamones Blázquez

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Since 1932, the Blázquez family has raised and cured Iberian pigs across more than 30,000 hectares of dehesa — the cork and holm oak pastureland of Salamanca, Extremadura and Andalucía. Founded by Isidoro Blázquez and Teresa Martín, the house is now in its fourth generation, serving tables in over 50 countries. Tradition Delloye brings their products to Québec.

Free-range Iberico pigs in the dehesa during the Montanera

From salting to ageing

Jamones Blázquez's craft, step by step: a long process with no shortcuts.

1–2

Salting & pre-drying

Duration A few days per kg

The ham is rubbed with coarse salt and left to rest. The salt draws out water and encourages natural fermentation.

3

Drying

Duration 6 to 9 months

The ham keeps losing water. The piece reaches 65–70% residual moisture.

4

Ageing

Duration 1 to 4 years

Time specific to each type of ham, country and producer. Bacteria and yeasts develop and bring the aromas.

Durations vary with the weight and type of piece.

Understanding Iberico labels

In Spain, a coloured label certifies the pig's breed and diet. Here are the four official classifications.

BLACK

Black label — 100% Iberico Bellota

Pigs 100% of Iberico breed, raised free-range on the dehesa and fed exclusively on acorns during the Montanera (October to March). The highest classification.

  • FeedAcorns only
  • RearingFully free-range, dehesa
  • AcornsYes, Montanera
● In stock with us
RED

Red label — 50% Iberico Bellota

Crossbreed (at least 50% Iberico), also free-range acorn-fed during the Montanera. Excellent quality, mixed breed.

  • FeedAcorns and grazing
  • RearingFree-range, dehesa
  • AcornsYes, Montanera
GREEN

Green label — Cebo de Campo

Pigs raised outdoors, fed natural cereals and legumes produced on the estate, without access to acorns.

  • FeedCereals and legumes from the estate
  • RearingOutdoors
  • AcornsNo
WHITE

White label — Cebo

Pigs raised in intensive farming, fed cereals. Still 100% or 50% Iberico depending on breed, but without free-range grazing.

  • FeedCereals
  • RearingIntensive
  • AcornsNo

"Bellota" (acorn, in Spanish) means the animal fed on acorns free-range for at least 4 months. Our in-stock pieces are all 100% Iberico, black label — the highest quality, cured for up to 48 months.

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