Write: PDO Teruel Ham
There is a saying that says that no one is a prophet in their land, but this time yes, the Teruel ham is highly valued in yours. Another proverb says that not all men are the same, what about hams? Well, neither, since there is one that stands out for its flavor, its texture, its color or its aroma. That's him Teruel ham, a quality product and with Appellation of origin.
The Ham of Teruel
It is made entirely in the province of Teruel. Our mountainous area, dry and with icy winds, represents an ideal climate for the perfect drying of the ham. Owns his Protected Designation of Origin. A ham with little salt, full of proteins and vitamins, with a low level of cholesterol.
Our DO selects the cattle from which the hams and shoulders come. It belongs to the cross between the Landrace and Large White breeds, as far as the mother line is concerned. As well Duroc for the parent line.
The pig destined to produce Teruel ham is fed mainly with cereals cultivated in the fields of the province. Wheat, barley and corn. Raw materials that provide the animal with healthy and natural diet.
Touching the sky
Healing of the Teruel Ham and Shoulder It is forged in dryers located at an altitude of more than 800 meters, in natural environments. At least for 14 and 9 months, respectively. Always in places of the Teruel province where there is no pollution and fog.
Very healthy
El Teruel ham It provides fats with a healthy cardiovascular profile that increase good cholesterol and decrease bad cholesterol. It's a product very digestive and recommended for the balanced diet of children and adults. In addition, its intake provides a moderate amount of calories that do not contribute to weight gain.
To savor it with all its intensity, it must be cut with a knife, into very fine chips and at room temperature, never cold. Once opened, it is advisable to cover it with a cloth so that it preserves all its flavor.
How to distinguish a Teruel Ham?
eye! Not all the ham that is cured in our province enjoys being DOP Teruel ham. This is how the Regulatory Council warns. If you want to buy an authentic ham here, you have to take into account three hallmarks that characterize it.
First of all, the crust of the ham must have the 8-pointed star engraved on fire with the word "Teruel». The whole piece must always keep the hoof. Our Regulatory Council cut the leg of all hams that do not meet any of the required parameters. In our regulation they are the weight, infiltrated fat, or months of healing.
In addition, on the hoof, the band must be hung with the registration and stamp of the Regulatory Council of the Denomination of Origin. Is DNI of the product, thanks to which we can identify the pig from which it comes. Also the farm where it was raised, the slaughterhouse where it was slaughtered and the drying room where the ham was cured, among other data.
If the ham is purchased already in slices or mace Instead of a whole piece, make sure that the tray has a back label. It should bear the logo of the Teruel ham.
Teruel and its ham festival
In September, Teruel celebrates a party in honor of the most famous product in the entire province. It consists of a popular celebration in which everyone can taste such a delicacy on the street. This thanks to the different events that are programmed around this product.
Of course, also in the bars and restaurants during these days they carry out a Tapas contest with Teruel ham as the main protagonist. And it is that this food has incomparable virtues.
It enhances the humility of a sandwich, combines with half a vegetable universe and is capable of being mixed into a thousand and one foods. Its formal presentation matters little, since the exquisiteness of this bite would give rise to a culinary treatise. Be it rustic or refined, bare of seasoning or surrounded by beauty.
El Teruel ham It is a food that has social prestige and good press. It is easy to prepare, you feel like it at any time, it has a great popular acceptance, as well as being versatile. Since it allows a very varied use in meals and has excellent nutritional properties.
Always with the typical characteristics of the postulates of the Mediterranean diet. Are you going to miss it?
