{"id":10115,"date":"2025-01-09T12:11:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T11:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/tipos-de-jamon-en-espana\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T10:47:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T08:47:16","slug":"types-of-ham-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/en\/types-of-ham-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Ham in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;background_image&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;1deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.89) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 30%|rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 100%&#8221; background_image=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;overlay&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;250px||0px||false|false&#8221; 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theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<span style=\"display: none;\">\u00cdndice<\/span><br \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/en\/types-of-ham-in-spain\/#Types_of_ham_you_can_find_in_Spain\" title=\"Types of ham you can find in Spain\">Types of ham you can find in Spain<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/en\/types-of-ham-in-spain\/#01_Iberian_Ham\" title=\"01 Iberian Ham\">01 Iberian Ham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/en\/types-of-ham-in-spain\/#02_Serrano_Ham\" title=\"02 Serrano Ham\">02 Serrano Ham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/en\/types-of-ham-in-spain\/#03_Ham_by_region\" title=\"03 Ham by region\">03 Ham by region<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/en\/types-of-ham-in-spain\/#Denomination_of_Origin_of_Ham\" title=\"Denomination of Origin of Ham\">Denomination of Origin of Ham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/en\/types-of-ham-in-spain\/#What_is_the_best_ham_in_Spain\" title=\"What is the best ham in Spain?\">What is the best ham in Spain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/en\/types-of-ham-in-spain\/#Ham_Knives\" title=\"Ham Knives\">Ham Knives<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.arcos.com\/en\/types-of-ham-in-spain\/#Maybe_youre_also_interested_in\" title=\"Maybe you\u2019re also interested in:\">Maybe you\u2019re also interested in:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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It is an authentic gastronomic emblem of our country, capable of crossing all borders and captivating millions of palates worldwide. <strong>Few can resist savoring this exquisite delicacy<\/strong>. In fact, once you try it, you can&#8217;t live without it.<\/p>\n<p>From Iberian ham to the delicious Serrano ham, not forgetting Bellota ham or Jabugo ham, Spanish supermarkets and delicatessens offer a wide variety of hams to choose from. Sometimes, the sheer variety can make it hard to decide on just one. To help you fully enjoy this <strong>iconic food<\/strong>, we\u2019ll explain the characteristics of each type of ham in Spain, the importance of understanding their <strong>denomination of origin<\/strong>, and everything you need to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcos.com\/en_OC\/knives\/ham-knife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ham knives<\/strong><\/a>, which are essential for properly cutting and savoring this delicious product.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#3a454e&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;23px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_ham_you_can_find_in_Spain\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Types of ham you can find in Spain<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"bannerR\">\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x600\" id=\"lipsumcom_right_siderail\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Ham has become one of the major products of universal consumption. For this reason, the number of places and techniques used to produce this product for its final consumption has expanded.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Mainly, in our country, ham is classified into two main categories: Iberian ham and Serrano ham. Each of them has a series of characteristics and technical specifications that make this food very special when tasting it on our palate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||8px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"01_Iberian_Ham\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #1f6cb3; font-size: 25px;\">01 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #ffffff;\">Iberian Ham<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||39px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Originating from the Iberian pig, Iberian ham could be considered the star among the different types of ham available in Spain. This ham stands out for its unique flavor and rich texture. Furthermore, depending on the diet of the animal, it can be classified into:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bellota Iberian:<\/strong> These pigs are fed exclusively with acorns from the field. This type of ham has a much more intense flavor with subtle sweet notes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cebo Iberian:<\/strong> The pigs used are raised on feed in controlled farms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cebo de Campo Iberian:<\/strong> The animals combine a diet of both pasture and feed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When analyzing the characteristics of this ham, we can observe its distinctive marbled fat and silky texture. Additionally, the intensity of its red colors and the pearly white fat that stands out is notable.<\/p>\n<p>As a fun fact, it\u2019s worth mentioning that this Bellota Iberian ham can take up to 4 years to fully cure. And don\u2019t just take our word for it \u2013 this is explained by the Denomination of Origin Dehesa de Extremadura.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|130px|0px|130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||8px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"02_Serrano_Ham\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #1f6cb3; font-size: 25px;\">02<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> Serrano Ham<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||55px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A classic of our diet and gastronomy. Although it is the most widespread ham, it is not of the highest quality, as it comes from white pigs rather than the native Iberian breed of the peninsula, as with <strong>jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico<\/strong>. Even so, it remains a very rich and coveted food in households both inside and outside of Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Its curing process takes place in regions with a drier and colder climate. Depending on the curing time, we find the following types:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jam\u00f3n Bodega:<\/strong> Cured for 9 to 12 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jam\u00f3n Reserva:<\/strong> Cured for 12 to 15 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jam\u00f3n Gran Reserva:<\/strong> Cured for more than 15 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The flavor of this ham is somewhat milder compared to <strong>jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico<\/strong>. Additionally, its meat has a more uniform and pinkish color. It is estimated that nearly 90% of the ham produced in Spain corresponds to this type of ham. This is a figure shared by the National Association of Meat Industries of Spain (ANICE).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|130px|0px|130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||8px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"03_Ham_by_region\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #1f6cb3; font-size: 25px;\">03<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> Ham by region<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||55px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|130px||130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"22c6bcb1-1baf-4b80-b856-7e125e796185\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p><strong>These two types of ham are joined by other regional variants.<\/strong> We are talking about the popular <strong>jam\u00f3n de Trev\u00e9lez<\/strong> from Granada, famous for its curing process in the high mountains, <strong>jam\u00f3n de Teruel<\/strong>, the first to obtain a Protected Designation of Origin (DOP), <strong>jam\u00f3n de Guijuelo<\/strong> from Salamanca, with a long tradition and history in the production of one of the best hams in the world, <strong>jam\u00f3n de Huelva<\/strong>, and <strong>jam\u00f3n de Pata Negra<\/strong>. The latter gets its name from the distinctive black hooves of the Iberian pigs that are raised freely in the dehesa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|130px|0px|130px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|80px||80px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; 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The reasons for this are quite simple: the Iberian breed of the pig, the diet based on acorns, and the craftsmanship involved in the curing process. 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