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Freshly sliced in our Balham Deli. This DOP Extremadura ibérico de bellota ham is made from animals raised in Extremadura that have fattened on acorns for 10 -12 weeks on the local dehesa and have then been cured in Badajoz for more than 3 years. 100% ibérico. The end result is a ham with an intense savoury aroma, a complex flavour that combines sweet nuttiness with a salty depth and has a long, lingering aftertaste. 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 sliced from, the proportion of delicious acorn fat to lean meat will vary. **Vacuum-packed

Cecina is a traditional product that has been made in the north of Castile and Leon for many hundreds of years. The best is reckoned to come from Astorga, where the quality of the cattle, high altitude and cold, dry winters provide the perfect conditions for its production.  Rich, and deep flavoured with a hint of iron and a distinct flavour from the natural smoking process. This product has been awarded with 1 star in the Great Taste Awards 2024. The judges' comments were: "Deep, rich, attractive colour on these very lean thin slices. Very subtle smoky overtone on rich, sweet tasting beef which is so tender it melts on the tongue. A good moisture level, rich and with complex flavours from the natural smoking, the iron comes through well."

Rich, deep flavour. Whole black peppercorns. Exquisite salchichón, a gourmand experience. The region around the city of Vic has long been associated with pig husbandry and its elevation, and humid climate have made the town famous for its charcuterie, specifically salchichones. This salchichón is made using only meat from the shoulder and belly of the pig. Approximately 300g. 

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

These cooking chorizos, spiced with mild, smoked paprika are free from any artificial colourings or preservatives and are an excellent ingredient in many different dishes. At their best poached in wine or cooked in a casserole, they add a depth of flavour a hint of smokiness and a beautiful colour to whatever they are cooked with.

This style of chorizo is halfway between a cooking chorizo and a cured one; this means that it can work well in a number of different recipes, or eaten on its own, but sliced more thickly than you would a fully cured chorizo. Made with the same ingredients as the Alejandro Barbacoa cooking chorizo but with mild, smoked paprika and subsequently dried for a couple of weeks.

Rich, smoky. A classic Basque recipe. Grills easily. A regional speciality of north-east Spain, the chistorra (sometimes spelt txistorra) is a long, thin cooking chorizo that is delicious cooked with huevos rotos or in a tortilla de patata, or simply grilled on a barbecue. This chistorra from La Rioja is mildly spiced and has a deep savoury flavour with a long, clean aftertaste. This is a fresh product and has a shelf-life of approximately two weeks. 

These cooking chorizos, spiced with mild, smoked paprika are free from any artificial colourings or preservatives and are an excellent ingredient in many different dishes.  At their best poached in wine or cooked in a casserole, they add a depth of flavour, a hint of smokiness and a beautiful colour to whatever they are cooked with.

These cooking chorizos have been one of Brindisa's most popular products for more than 20 years: exceptionally versatile, they can be grilled, fried, poached or casseroled with equally good results. The flavour is pleasingly meaty, the texture is firm.

Intense, savoury. Made in Vic by the Riera family since 1852. Great aperitivo salami with beer. The region around the city of Vic has long been associated with pig husbandry and its elevation, and humid climate have made the town famous for its charcuterie, specifically salchichones. The fuet type of thin salchichon, of which this bastonet is a good example, is typically Catalan and is moist, slightly chewy and has a clean, lingering flavour.

Embutidos Alejandro buy their pork from a small number of pig farmers, with whom they have worked for many years, producing excellent meat. Their coarse cut, mildly spiced, cured chorizo Magno is one of their iconic products: cured for a minimum of 60 days it is a great chorizo, moist, with an excellent balance of lean and fat and a clean, lingering flavour.

This Ibérico chorizo is made from meat from animals raised in Extremadura that have fattened on acorns for 10-12 weeks on the local dehesa. Cured in Badajoz for 4 months. Predominantly lean red meat but with a perfect balance of fat. Full and intense flavour with hints of paprika and garlic, with a succulent and juicy texture. Señorío de Montanera is a company, based in Badajoz, Extremadura, which was founded by a group of Ibérico pig breeders. Their aim was to create a business that would control each step of the process of producing Ibérico ham, from birth to the final product

This organic Ibérico chorizo is made from meat from animals raised in Extremadura that have fattened on acorns for 10-12 weeks on the local dehesa. Cured in Badajoz for 45 days. Predominantly lean red meat but with a perfect balance of fat. Full and intense flavour with hints of paprika and garlic, with a succulent and juicy texture.  

Cárnicas Iglesias have been curing hams and chorizos since 1928. The careful craftsmanship behind their fine ibérico hams also produces the serrano ham and charcuterie in this selection. The Iglesias Charcuterie Selection contains thin slices of the classic Spanish charcuterie quartet: Serrano ham Lomo (pork loin) - cured with a touch of oregano Salchichón (salami) - cured with a bit of black pepper Chorizo - made with pimentón dulce Keep in a cool and dry place. Nutritional Information:    UoM Value Ham Loin Chor. Salch. Energy  kJ 1312 867 1791 1509 kcal 316 206 432 364 Fat g 22 5 36 27   of which saturates g 8.5 1.8 14 11 Carbohydrate g 1.3 1.6 0.6 1.9   of which sugars g 0.6 0.8 0.6 0.8 Protein g 28 39 26 27 Salt g 5.1 3.2 3.4 3.7 ALLERGENS:  Chorizo: MILK, LACTOSE  Salchichón: MILK, LACTOSE

This Ibérico salchichón is made from meat from animals raised in Extremadura that have fattened on acorns for 10-12 weeks on the local dehesa. This salchichon (equivalent to an Italian salami) is nutty and rich with a touch of warmth from the black pepper. Señorío de Montanera is a company, based in Badajoz, Extremadura, which was founded by a group of Ibérico pig breeders. Their aim was to create a business that would control each step of the process of producing Ibérico ham, from birth to the final product. 

These cooking chorizos, spiced with hot, smoked pimentón de la Vera are free from any artificial colours or preservatives and are an excellent ingredient in many different dishes. At their best poached in wine or cooked in a casserole, they add a depth of flavour a hint of smokiness and a beautiful colour to whatever they are cooked with.

Acorn-sweetness direct from the dehesa. Whole peppercorns. From maker Señorío. This Ibérico salchichón is made from meat from animals raised in Extremadura that have fattened on acorns for 10-12 weeks on the local dehesa. This salchichon (equivalent to an Italian salami) is nutty and rich with a touch of warmth from the black pepper. A 3-star Winner in Great Taste Awards 2023

Unparalelled flavour. Nduja-style. Unique provenance. Rare pig breed, varietal paprika. Sobrasada is a semi-cured, soft-textured sausage, made from paprika and pork. This mild version of the black pig sobrasada contains the finest parts of Majorcan porc negre, a local breed that is free range and organically fed. The traditional way of eating Majorcan sobrasada is to spread it on local bread, grilled if preferred. Sobrasada pairs surprisingly well with honey and an authentic local way to enjoy it is well cured with a sprinkling of sugar. Membrillo or fresh summer fruits such as with figs, grapes and cherries make a perfect combination. Sobrasada is a very versatile ingredient for cooking with rice, pasta, fish, cheese, poultry, game, and for stuffing vegetables.

This mild, horseshoe-shaped cooking chorizo, produced in La Rioja, is particularly good either barbecued or poached in red wine. It has a rich, clean flavour with a hint of smokiness from the pimenton de la Vera and pairs exceptionally well with beans and pulses or good crusty bread.Unlike most producers, who rely on commercial cultures for fermentation, Embutidos Alejandro lets nature take the lead. The naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria in their facility kickstarts the curing process, creating a truly unique, terroir-driven flavour profile.

Acorn-rich, smoky. Lean shoulder meat, coarsely chopped. Generous flavour, slice and impact. Freshly sliced in our Balham Deli. This is a regional variant of the chorizo made using large pieces of acorn fed ibérico meat from the Dehesas of Extremadura, SW Spain. It is made with large pieces of lean meat, combined with sufficient fat to give it a pleasing texture, and seasoned with mild smoked paprika. The flavour is rich, nutty and intense with a pleasing note of warm smokiness. *Vacuum-packed

Unparalleled flavour. Nduja-style. Unique provenance. Rare pig breed, varietal paprika. Sobrasada is a semi-cured, soft-textured sausage, made from paprika and pork. This hot version of the black pig sobrasada contains the finest parts of Majorcan porc negre, a local breed that is free range and organically fed. The traditional way of eating Majorcan sobrasada is to spread it on local bread, grilled if preferred. Sobrasada pairs surprisingly well with honey and an authentic local way to enjoy it is well cured with a sprinkling of sugar. Membrillo or fresh summer fruits such as with figs, grapes and cherries make a perfect combination. Sobrasada is a very versatile ingredient for cooking with rice, pasta, fish, cheese, poultry, game, and for stuffing vegetables.

Embutidos Alejandro buy their pork from a small number of pig farmers, with whom they have worked for many years, producing excellent meat. Their coarse cut, mildly spiced, cured chorizo Magno is one of their iconic products: cured for a minimum of 90 days it is a great chorizo, moist, with an excellent balance of lean and fat and a clean, lingering flavour. Approximately 1.3kg 

Delicate sweetness. Mild saltiness. Long cure. Intense nuanced flavour. A classic mountain ham. This Teruel DOP ham is made from the meat of pigs raised and cured in the province of Teruel in Aragon, and is cured for a minimum of 18 months, allowing it to develop a full, deep flavour.  The strict terms of the DOP result in a ham that has a clean, porky aroma, an excellent balance of sweet and savoury notes and a full, rich finish. Minimum weight 7kg. Find out more about Spanish Ham and how to carve at our Ham School. You may see white or grey mould on the outside of your ham. This is natural and occurs as the ham continues to cure. Simply wipe it off with a damp cloth, or trim it away with the skin and yellow fat when carving. This won’t affect the ham’s quality.

Smooth flavour, with perfectly balanced levels of salt and a pleasant aroma. The texture is even and non-fibrous.