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The value of time: the secret of curing at 11 TESOROS IBÉRICOS
The selection of the finest Ibérico products, patience and respect for natural processes lie at the heart of our hams and shoulders.
It all begins with careful selection
At 11 TESOROS IBÉRICOS, we believe that the quality of an exceptional ham begins long before the curing process.
That is why we place particular importance on selecting Ibérico pigs and on their diet, especially for our acorn-fed ranges from 100% and 75% Ibérico-breed pigs.
Raised free-range in the dehesas, where they feed on acorns, pasture and other natural resources, our pigs are the starting point for products with a distinctive character.
Careful selection of the raw material is the first step in a process where every detail matters.
Time, our greatest ally
Once the cuts have been selected, one of the most important stages begins: curing.
In the Salvatierra district, at the foot of the Sierra de Béjar in Salamanca, the climate and generations of artisan expertise accompany the slow maturation of our hams and shoulders.
At 11 TESOROS IBÉRICOS, we believe in long, unhurried curing periods, respecting the natural pace of each piece.
Our average curing periods reflect this philosophy:
- 100% Ibérico-breed acorn-fed ham: 48 months.
- 75% Ibérico-breed acorn-fed ham: 42 months.
- 100% Ibérico-breed acorn-fed shoulder: 30 months.
- 75% Ibérico-breed acorn-fed shoulder: 30 months.
These average curing periods are more than just figures. They reflect our approach to craftsmanship: giving each piece the time it needs to develop its distinctive aromas, texture and subtle nuances. Exceptional Ibérico cannot be rushed.
Naturalness as an expression of quality
Our philosophy is also rooted in respect for the natural qualities of the product.
11 TESOROS IBÉRICOS hams and shoulders are 100% natural, with no added preservatives or antioxidants.
Salt, the curing conditions and the passage of time take centre stage in a process designed to preserve the qualities of the raw material.
Each piece matures slowly, under careful supervision, until it achieves the desired balance of aroma, texture and flavour.
Patience lies in the smallest details
Curing is about far more than the passing of months. It is a process that calls for experience, observation and the sensitivity to recognise when each piece is ready.
At 11 TESOROS IBÉRICOS, we believe in the value of taking our time, in knowledge handed down through tradition and in attention to the smallest details.
Because true quality is not about rushing the result, but respecting the journey required to achieve it.
Our philosophy is simple: select to the highest standards, produce naturally and cure without haste.
11 TESOROS IBÉRICOS. Nature provides the essence. Tradition and time do the rest.