A Taste of Castilla y León

The Brindisa bellota shoulder (paleta) is made from pigs of 75% Ibérico breed that have fattened up on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadura for 10-12 weeks at the end of their lives. Expertly cured in Guijuelo, Salamanca for 2 years. Freshly sliced in our Balham Deli. The shoulder (paleta) has more fat than the back leg, giving a remarkable richness to the meat. Sweet, savoury and nutty, it has a lingering aftertaste, intensified by the abundant acorn rich fat. Ideal for sandwiches with crusty bread or pan de coca, tomato and extra virgin olive oil.  For best results, remove from fridge at least 30 minutes before serving. *Please be aware that, depending upon which part of the ham your pack has been carved from, the proportion of delicious acorn fat to lean meat will vary. **Vacuum-packed

Richly fatty cured pork belly. Hint of spice from pimentón. For streaky bacon with attitude. Freshly sliced in our Balham Deli. León paprika-rubbed rubbed smoked streak bacon  has the perfect balance of lean and fat and is marinated in pimentón to give a spicy heat to the rind. It adds a deep, salty smokiness to any dish or gourmet sandwich. In Spain, Panceta is also often referred to as bacon. Selection of quality raw ingredients is key. The cured belly pork is cut and then smoked over oak. Panceta is wonderfully versatile and adds flavour to the other ingredients it is combined with. In traditional slow-cook Spanish dishes such as Cocidos, often just a little is added for depth of flavour. Cecinas Pablo is based in Astorga, León, an area famous for its sausages, hams and cured meat. The dry climate and clean air provide the optimum conditions for curing meat. Pablo started as a butcher 30 years ago. Today his son (also named Pablo) continues his traditions. As a company, Cecinas Pablo is renowned in León & and throughout Spain as one of the best suppliers of Cecina (air-cured beef). They have a butchers shop and delicatessen in Astorga, while the factory where they prepare and cure their meat has expanded to double its size in the last few years. Vacuum-packed.  

Sobrasada is a cured, soft-textured pork sausage. Made from the meat of pigs fed on organic cereals, legumes and foraged food. Cured by a specialist family company in Segovia. With a melting texture and pleasant smokiness, it pairs particularly well with something sweet, making it delicious when drizzled with honey. Use like a pâté or stir into dishes. 300g in weight

The Brindisa bellota ham is made from pigs of 75% Ibérico breed that have fattened up on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadura for 10-12 weeks at the end of their lives. The hams are then expertly cured in Guijuelo, Salamanca for between 30 and 36 months. The ham has a sweet and nutty aroma with an excellent balance between the savoury and nutty elements and a long, complex finish. Minimum weight 7kg  Find out more about Spanish Ham and how to carve at our Ham School.

Tangy with creamy, buttery texture. Mountain blue cheese wrapped in maple leaves. A lot going on. Matured in our Cheese Rooms The Valdeón (Picos de Europa IGP) is a pasteurised blue cheese made from a blend of cow's and goat's milk. This highly recognisable sycamore leaf wrapped cheese, has a creamy and buttery melting texture with lovely mushroomy, nutty and sometimes spicy flavours. It is delicious by itself or used to cook with.  Try our Picos Blue Soufflé recipe. Net weight: approx. 600g quarter, and 300g wedge.  

Panceta (cured pork belly) is a great kitchen staple. Ours comes smoked from Cecinas Pablo in north western Spain and adobada (rubbed with paprika).

Tender, mild, melting. Roast until the fat is crisp. A celebratory centrepiece. A speciality of Castilla y León, our milk-fed lamb is ideal for roasting. One leg is suitable for 1-2 people as a main course. View recipe.  Milk-fed lamb leg approximately 700g in total. This is a frozen product.   *Brindisa will take all due care to package this item in a way to keep it frozen for up to 24 hours, and goods must be unpacked immediately upon delivery. If you are based in one of the delivery areas where we can’t guarantee next day delivery, please consult our Customer Service team for advice. Items that have defrosted in transit may be treated as fresh, with a reduced shelf life.

Made from the meat of pigs fed on organic cereals, legumes and foraged food, and with minimal use of antibiotics, avoiding chemicals in the food chain. Cured by a specialist family company in Segovia. This cured chorizo is simply seasoned with salt, black pepper and mild paprika, allowing the clean flavour of the organic meat to come clearly through.

Made from the meat of a herd of pigs that range freely on the dehesa of Andalusia, eating grasses and nuts, supplemented, where necessary with organic cereals before being cured by a specialist family company in Segovia. This chorizo is mildly seasoned with sweet paprika to give a touch of warmth.

Made from the meat of a herd of pigs that range freely on ecological farms in Avila, eating grasses and nuts, supplemented, where necessary with organic cereals before being cured by a specialist family company in Segovia. Pleasant and intense, paprika stands out. Enebral organic hoop chorizo hot can be eaten as a tapa with some bread. It is also excellent for cooking

Made from the meat of a herd of pigs raised freely on ecological farms in Andalucía, eating grasses and nuts, supplemented, where necessary with organic cereals before being cured by a specialist family company in Segovia. Pleasant and intense, paprika stands out. Enebral organic hoop chorizo mild can be eaten as a tapa with some bread. It is also excellent for cooking