{"product_id":"belloterra-hand-carved-bellota-iberico-pork-shoulder-80g","title":"Belloterra Hand Carved 100% Bellota Iberico Pork Shoulder, 80g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelloterra 100% Bellota Hand Carved Iberico Pork Shoulder is a 24-month cured paleta from pure-bred Iberian pigs, certified by the Los Pedroches Protected Designation of Origin in northern Córdoba. The pigs roam freely through the heart of Los Pedroches - one of the best-preserved holm oak dehesas in the world - and spend the autumn and winter montanera fattening on fallen acorns and wild grasses alone. All that foraging shows in the meat: deep red, finely marbled with fat that melts on the tongue, with a sweet, nutty flavour and a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulder comes from the front leg, so it’s smaller than a jamón and carries a little more fat through the meat, which gives it a slightly richer, more savoury intensity. It’s at its best served simply. Lay the slices loosely on a plate, let them come up to room temperature until the fat turns glossy and translucent, then eat with crusty bread, a few Marcona almonds and a glass of chilled fino. It also makes an impressive starter draped over ripe melon or fresh figs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Bellota Iberian breed and acorn-fed - the highest grade of Iberico, sold under the black label in Spain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised free-range in the Los Pedroches dehesa, an ancient holm oak pasture where the pigs forage as they always have\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtected by the Los Pedroches D.O., which certifies breed, diet and curing at every stage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly cured for 24 months for sweet, nutty depth and a creamy, melt-in-the-mouth texture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand carved into fine slices and packed in a round tray, so there’s no ham stand or carving knife needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure product is at room temperature, then 15 minutes before serving, open it and leave the slices to breathe for a few minutes before separating them gently onto a plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally eaten on it's own, perhaps with a few almonds, some pan con tomate and it's heavenly with a very cold fino. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelloterra cures hams and shoulders in Córdoba province from Iberian pigs raised in the Los Pedroches dehesa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80g round tray of hand-carved slices - serves four as part of a tapa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten-free and dairy-free; not suitable for vegetarians or vegans\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool and dry place. Once opened, refridgerate and eat within 5 days, covering any leftover slices well so they don’t dry out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: none\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Bellota 100% Iberico pork shoulder D.O. Los Pedroches, sea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Belloterra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57507186737527,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/6008\/3610\/files\/Belloterra-Hand-Carved-Bellota-100_-Iberico-Pork-Shoulder-Los-Pedroches.jpg?v=1791993285","url":"https:\/\/somersetfoodie.com\/products\/belloterra-hand-carved-bellota-iberico-pork-shoulder-80g","provider":"Somerset Foodie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}