Spanish Charcuterie

Both sweet and smoky. Melting texture. 100% natural. Pure indulgence for chorizo lovers. This sliced chorizo is made from the meat of iberico pigs that spent 10-12 weeks fattening on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadura. This sausage is simply seasoned with salt, garlic and mild, smoked pimenton de la Vera, creating a perfect balance between the smokiness of the spice and the rich flavours of the acorn-fed pork.

This sliced salchichon is made from the meat of iberico pigs that spent 10-12 weeks fattening on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadura. This salchichon (equivalent to an Italian salami) is simply seasoned with salt and black pepper, allowing the rich flavours of the acorn fed pork to come clearly through. This product has been awarded with 1 star in the Great Taste Awards 2016. The judges' comments were: "Lovely fatty sheen to the meat. Sweet aromas with a slight pepperiness. The sausage has a good mild porky flavour with sweetness from the fat. Pepper seasoning is well observed."

Earthy toffee sweetness of acorns. Savoury undertone. Hints of fruitiness. Lingering intensity. The Brindisa bellota ham is made from pigs of 75% iberico 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.  The ham in this pack has been hand-carved by a master carver. 

Earthy toffee sweetness of acorns. Savoury undertone. Hints of fruitiness. Lingering intensity. The Brindisa bellota ham is made from pigs of 75% Iberico breed that have fattened up on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadure 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. The ham in this pack has been hand-carved by a master carver.

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

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.  

Soft, rich, buttery. Remarkable clean sweetness. A regional speciality. From maker Señorío. Freshly sliced in our Balham Deli. Lomo doblado is made from the meat of acorn fed ibérico pigs that have fattened up on the dehesa of south western Spain. The cured loin of de bellota ibérico 100% pigs is considered to be one of the finest pieces of charcuterie produced in Spain. Made from the tenderloin; this artisan product, produced without paprika, is based on a traditional recipe from Extremadura, re-discovered by Señorío de Montanera. The whole loin is folded in half, coated with lard and cured. 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. They specialise in the production of DOP, acorn fed hams. A 3-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2024 For best results, remove from fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.  Vacuum-packed

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

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

Sweet dominates savoury. Earthy, grassy, toasted nuts. Pigs forage in woodlands. The King of hams. Freshly hand-carved by a master carver in our Balham Deli. The Eíriz bellota ham is made from free range pigs of 100% Ibérico breed that have fattened up on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadura for 10-12 weeks. The hams are then expertly cured in Jabugo in Huelva, one of the most famous Ibérico ham curing towns in Spain.  This ham has been cured for 3 years to create intense, complex flavours and aromas. Jamones Eiriz have been producing Ibérico hams in the town of Corteconcepción, situated in the mountains of the Sierra de Aracena, north of Seville, since near the beginning of the 19th century. Their artisan production methods keep things as traditional as possible and create some remarkable hams. For best results, remove from fridge at least 30 minutes before serving. How to enjoy: Place the slices on a warm plate for the fat to melt slightly. Eat the slices with pan de coca Catalan bread or picos de pan. *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

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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."

Clean, porky aromas. Balanced sweetness and salt.  Cured for a minimum of 12 months, this ham has developed a full and complex flavour and a firm, dense texture.

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.

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.

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

A lean cut packs a flavour punch. Marbled with sweet acorn fat. From maker Señorío. Made from the meat of acorn fed iberico pigs that have fattened up on the dehesa of south western Spain, the cured, loin of iberico de bellota pigs is considered to be one of the finest pieces of charcuterie produced in Spain. The fresh loin is marinated in salt, pepper and paprika, stuffed into natural casing and cured for 3 months to produce a rich, sweet piece of charcuterie with a long aftertaste. Whole piece with an approximate weight of 500-600g 

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

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