Fermin’s Paleta Iberica de Bellota showcases the luxurious flavor of free-range, acorn-fed Ibérico pork in a ready-to-serve 4-ounce sliced format. Made from the front shoulder of 100% Ibérico pigs that roam the dehesa woodlands during the montanera season, this paleta offers a slightly bolder, more rustic character than jamón while still delivering the hallmarks of true bellota ham: deep marbling, a supple melt-in-your-mouth texture, and an intoxicating aroma of roasted nuts and sweet acorns.
Each slice reveals rich hues of ruby and amber fat, the result of a natural diet and slow curing high in the mountains of La Alberca, Salamanca. The flavor is intensely savory yet elegant—combining notes of warm hazelnut, cured sweetness, and an earthy depth that lingers on the palate. Bring the slices to room temperature before serving to let the oleic-rich fat soften and release its full bouquet.
Enjoy paleta iberica de bellota simply—on its own, draped over warm crusty bread, or paired with pan con tomate. It also enhances charcuterie boards, Spanish tortillas, roasted vegetables, and even soft cheeses whose creaminess balances the ham’s complexity.
Fermin, founded in 1956, was the first producer authorized to export Ibérico pork to the United States. Rooted in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of the Sierra de Francia, the company continues to rely on slow curing, mountain air, and generational craftsmanship to produce Ibérico charcuterie of unparalleled quality and authenticity.
- Pairings: Rioja Reserva, Cava Brut, Amontillado sherry, aged Manchego, Idiazábal.
Ingredients: Iberico de Bellota Pork, Salt, Seasoning (Sugar, Trisodium Citrate, Potasium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite)
Nutritional information coming soon
Nutritional information coming soon