Iberico Ham (shoulder) Grass-fed Bone in from Spain - Jamon Iberico Pata Negra with Mediterranean Sea Salt - Gluten Free (Ham Stand & Knife included)

There are two types of ham legs from spain. They are, Pata Blanca (white foot) and Pata Negra (Black Foot). The difference between the quality and flavor of these two types of ham legs are extreme. Black foot hams are not only way better tasting with a deeper and richer red color than a white foot, but the price difference is about $100.00 more for the black foot. My issue is that the company who provides this ham cut the hoof off and now other than the taste, it is impossible to verify that it is in fact a black foot or pata negra. The photo on Amazon clearly shows the black hoof but my ham arrived with the hoof removed which now it is anyone's guess as to the quality of ham I received. If you advertise a black foot and the photo of it shows the black foot on Amazon then when when it gets here it should have a black hoof just like in the photo. This ham leg cost me $310.00 and I am very disappointed as I have no idea which one I received...........

Prompt delivery, properly packaged and excellent presentation (product inside a sealed plastic bag, which is also contained in a black fabric material, impresssive as a gift). The ham came in at 11.1 lbs, a nice paleta slender piece belonging to the pig shoulder, which includes the knee - no hock present- The package also contains a well made pine wood ham holder and knife, made is Spain which, in my book is a big +++. The knife is reasonably sharp and you would also need two additional knifes for proper cutting. Many videos in YouTube detailed the procedure.Upon opening, the characteristic iberico ham cured ham scent is inmmediately sensed. Nice fat yellow/whitish color and distribution. You will have to trim some fat ( save it, it goes well with many dishes, experiment,).On to the actual ham taste: Without a question, it is iberico ham, well marbelled, properly cured, although some ham areas might be drier and more cured than the rest, still it is highly enjoyable. Great balance in terms of price/ quality. By the way, I have lived in Spain and enjoy visiting, and I have had the luck and opportunity to taste products from the main producing provinces, including Extremadura and of course, Huelva ( jabugo). You won’t be disappointed.

I'm giving this 4 stars rather than 1 because I'm giving the seller the benefit of the doubt that this is the way it's supposed to be. This was my first time purchasing a whole leg of ham. The short of it is, once you clean away the fat and meat that's basically jerky (hard and dry) you're left with about 3 pounds of the good stuff for your $300. Ouch!I kept cutting and cutting to reach meat, only to find more fat. Look how broad and deep I've gone in the attached photo. This was after starting on the other side which was less fatty but so tough and grisly I was going to throw the leg out if it didn't improve.All that said, the experience was delightful prior to trying to eat the thing. My pulse raced when opening the package to find the Spanish customs stamps. Then the leg itself was nicely packed in high quality materials. It looked great! The stand is nice, as are the knife and sharpener. They also include an excellent instruction manual. Everything is really done right. But unless I just happened upon a bad leg, economically this is a really bad deal. Not the vendor's fault, but a bad deal.The meat is nice once you finally get to it, but IMO it's not worth $100/pound.

What a horrible embarrassment it was when I presented the ham to my friends and family over the holidays. It was 75% fat and bone. When I finally cut into the meat portion, the party was almost over, and everyone became disinterested and decided to munch on other appetizers.

Wow! Best iberico ham I've had in years... and I can't believe I'm having it am home in the US! As a Prime item, I received my jamon iberico from Jamonprive about 36 hours after I placed the order and have been extremely satisfied with both the process, the shipping, the presentation, and, of course, the jamon. It comes impeccably wrapped and, as it comes inside an elegant black textile bag, it can also make for an impressive gift. As a Spaniard who's very picky with my jamon, I can comfortably declare that this jamon is outstanding. Upon the first bite, you can immediately tell that it's a high quality "paleta". The slicing is smooth and (with a little practice!) produces gorgeous layers of red flavor that are hard to find outside of Spain. The jamon is beautifully cured with a soft texture and the perfect marbling to give it an unmistakable, full flavor that only an "iberico" can produce. The wooden stand and carving knife are great additions to the set, although I suspect if you're going to be repeat buyer, you'll probably want to upgrade those to ones that also add a little more design flair. All in all, very happy with my purchase. Will definitely be back for more!