D.O. Huelva

 

The pig production area suitable for the DO, is constituted by the meadows of the provinces of Seville, Cordoba, Huelva, Cadiz and Malaga, as well as the provinces of Cáceres and Badajoz.

The production area is composed of thirty-one municipalities in the province of Huelva, all located in the region of the Sierra.

In general, exists in this region a relatively high rainfall regime, and an average annual temperature between 14 and 19 degrees Celsius. The rainy season coinciding with the coldest. This climate favors the correct maturation of hams.
How to recognize a D.O.P. Iberian ham Jamón de Huelva
Exterior shape: Long, slender, shaped, keeping the hoof.
Weight: 4.5 Kg Minimum
Appearance: Stressing the coloration of their fungal flora: white, gray, dark blue or violet.
Color and appearance at court: From pink to purple, shiny when cut, with streaks of adipose tissue and intramuscular fat in muscle mass.
Flavor and aroma, delicate flavor meat, fresh or slightly salty. Pleasant aroma.
Texture: Texture not fibrous and high friability.
Fat: creamy, glossy. yellowish-white, aromatic and pleasant taste, not rancid.
The D.O.P. Vitolas Jamón de Huelva
The D.O.P. Vitolas Dehesa de Extremadura

A product D.O.P. necessarily have to have a quality label

Reject parts that do not have the seal and / or label. To have the guarantee parts of the Control Board has to have both signs of control.

Data Control Board:

D.O.P. Jamón de Huelva Plaza de Doña Elvira, s/n 21200 - ARACENA (Huelva) Tel. 959 12 79 00 Fax.959 12 68 69 info@jamondehuelva.com www.jamondehuelva.com

	JAVIER’S ADVICE
	Hams D.O. Jamón de Huelva have a very daring palate, which defines these as the strongest in salt. This does not mean that the ham is salty.