Juan Pedro Domecq Hams, an Iberian ham with a lot of history

Belonging to one of the most prestigious families in Spanish gastronomy, Domecq It means excellence, care for traditions, for liturgy and for things well done. The right ingredients to be part of Made in Spain Gourmet. It is a luxury for us to have them among our partners.

In 1730 the Domecq family arrived in Spain. A surname that is closely related to the production of high-quality foods and wines, such as sherry and brandies. A knowledge that has transcended from parents to children. Always accompanied by his second passion, raising free-range animals, such as 100% Iberian pigs.

In 1970 Juan Pedro Domecq Solís began breeding 100% Iberian pigs on his Lo Álvaro farm in Seville. In an ambitious search to create the most exquisite ham, Juan Pedro relied on different studies carried out in collaboration with various Spanish universities. The result is found in a unique variety: the 100% hairless-marmelled Iberian pig.
In 2000, with the support of his son Juan Pedro Domecq Morenés, he launched an excellent quality product on the market, having all the experience in raising 100% Iberian pigs behind him.

Sadly Juan Pedro Domecq left us suddenly in 2011, and his daughters, Teresa and Isabel Domecq took the reins of the company until today. A pig company from a nearly extinct one, the mamellada-hairless, the best – it is the one his father had opted for in 1970, after much research in which the university was involved –, for the production of acorn-fed Iberian ham (due to its ability to convert acorns and infiltrate fat). Not only did they move the company forward, but they put it at the top, positioning it in the most exclusive gastronomic luxury. Today, their select limited production (only 3.000 pigs per year) is sold (no less than 70%) to countries around the world, and they are especially appreciated in France, Italy, Singapore, Mexico, Thailand... And We hope that, with our development, Made in Spain Gourmet, also in the United States.

Teresa and Isabel did not come from the sector, rather from the business world of consulting and legal advice. But they had something that today is essential for Spanish companies that produce products. good gourmet food: business vision. And little by little they began to change things, to rationalize the entire business system.

Taking a fundamental step for its development shortly after: internationalize the company. That was almost 10 years ago, and the courage with which they made the decision to enter the international market excites us and that is why we are proud to share that thought of succeeding beyond our borders. We can find their products from China, to Mexico, Australia, Singapore, Thailand or the Caribbean, passing through the entire European Union and we hope to continue expanding borders. With the United States hand in hand with Made in Spain Gourmet.

The production of its Iberian products is 100% its own, hence its objective of controlling more and more all the development processes. This provides a brand value that has not stopped growing in recent years.

A unique, almost extinct breed selected by the founder, Juan Pedro Domecq, as the best for the manufacture of acorn-fed Iberian ham due to its ability to convert acorns and infiltrate fat. A breed that is characterized by small, hairless (hairless) pigs, dark in color, thin legs, and with mamellas (fleshy appendage on the front of the neck). That is one of the secrets why everyone Domecq products, can be considered a true Spanish gastronomic luxury.

En Made in Spain store You can find up to 12 references of their exclusive products, Iberian such as the loin presa, the Iberian salchichón and chorizo ​​or the loin cane. And of course their hams, in whole pieces, boned or cut with a knife and presented in an elegant way like the true gift that it is, having the pleasure of tasting them.

The ham is impressive, dried in Cortegana (Huelva). One of the jewels of the Spanish Iberians. This Pata Negra 100% Iberian Bellota Ham from Jabugo comes from the Mamellada-Lampiña breed, 100% Iberian, and is raised freely in the Lo Álvaro pasture in Seville. It has a cure of a minimum of 42 months, remember that it is three and a half years no less. That's why when you can taste it, you understand why it is the best product in the world.

He has won the award of "Best 100% Iberian Bellota Ham"in the world competition"Great Taste Awards", so I have little more to add.

Just don't delay and select it in your next order. You will thank me, I'm sure.

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