The product
Jamón Mangalica - boned
Boned ham from Mangalica pig legs, aged for at least 24 months
Code:
79212
Country of origin:
Spain
Weight:
5 kg
Minimum order:
1 piece
| Description | Legs of Mangalica pigs born and reared in Hungary, processed and cured in Spain according to Iberian tradition |
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| Appearance | The boneless ham presents the usual asymmetrical pear shape; when cut, the slice reveals significant intramuscular marbling, well distributed throughout the lean meat, which is a deep red colour |
| Taste | Sweet and slightly savoury, melting on the palate, not at all greasy despite the significant fat content; excellent aromatic persistence, with notes of Soasted fruit and cellar |
| Maturing | At least 24 months |
| Curiosity | The Mangalica (Mangalitsa or Mangalitza) is an ancient breed of pig native to the Balkan area. It is very rustic and bred in a semi-wild state, but was supplanted in the early 20th century by improved white breeds from northern Europe. Monte Nevado rediscovered and revived this animal, promoting its breeding in Hungary, where it has been declared a National Gastronomic Heritage since 2004. A distinctive feature of this pig is its unusual woolly coat, its large size and high fat content, which ensures that the meat is always tender, tasty and suitable for long ageing |
| Our selection | A ham that we consider unique, obtained from pigs of an endangered Hungarian breed, recovered by Monte Nevado; the legs are processed in Spain in Monte Nevado's factories where, thanks to over 125 years of experience in the production of jamones, they are transformed into prized cured meats |
| Suggestions | It's important to let the ham rest at room temperature before slicing and enjoying it on its own |
| Weight | 5 kg |
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| Packaging | Vacuum packed |
The producer
Monte Nevado - Segovia - Castile and León - Spain
Why we chose them
Monte Nevado is a family business with 125 years of history. In 1898, Juan Olmos returned from the Cuban War and used his savings to buy pigs.
Within a few years, he became an important producer of cured hams. Led by his son Vicente and then his grandson Miguel, the company grew to
become one of Spain's leading ham producers, specialising in Jamón Serrano, Ibérico and Mangalica. Monte Nevado is one of the few companies to
produce Jamón Serrano, awarded as the best of the year, without preservatives. The jewel in the crown of their production is the 100% Iberian Jamón
de Bellota, recently awarded the title of "Mejor Jamón 2025" by Alimentos de España. Monte Nevado closely monitors the entire production chain,
from breeding in the dehesas where during the Montanera each pig has two hectares of forest to feed on grass and acorns to curing, which lasts
at least 42 months. Monte Nevado is also deeply linked to Mangalica, a Hungarian breed of pigs with thick fur and fatty meat, which until a few years
ago was at risk of extinction but has been saved thanks to Juan Vicente Olmos, fourth generation, now at the helm of Monte Nevado.
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