Created in September 2010, the Los Pedroches Designation of Origin is the youngest of the 4 designations of origin in the Jamón Ibérico. However, in this short period of time it has gained recognition from the ham sector pata negra for the quality of the jamón ibérico DO Los Pedroches.
Los Pedroches stands out from other DO's because the territory that comprises it is a Sierra Morena Biosphere Reserve, declared in 2002 by UNESCO.
Los Pedroches's Iberian hams and shoulders come from Iberian pigs that must be raised and fattened in the north of Cordoba. Exactly in the municipalities of: Pedroche, Pozoblanco, Villanueva de Córdoba, Hinojosa del Duque, Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo, Espiel, Valsequillo, Belalcázar, Cardeña, Torrecampo, Fuente La Lancha, Fuente Obejuna, El Guijo, Alcaracejos, Villanueva del Duque, El Viso, Villanueva del Rey, Villaralto, La Granjuela, Añora, Los Blázquez, Conquista, Dos Torres, Bélmez, Santa Eufemia and Villanueva del Duque. In addition, Iberian pigs covered by the Designation of Origin may be raised Los Pedroches on farms with an altitude of more than 300 metres in the municipalities of: Montoro, Adamuz, Hornachuelos, Obejo, Posadas, Villaviciosa, Posadas and Villaharta.
It is a spectacular environment of Mediterranean forest with a great wealth of holm oaks or chaparros, gall oaks and cork oaks that give the Cordoba pasture a special richness in acorns that are the main sustenance for the pig ibérico of bellota.
The importance of the DO Los Pedroches in its scarce 10 years of history is reflected in the significant increase in slaughter of Iberian pigs. According to the figures of the Designation of Origin itself, the number of pigs slaughtered in the 2003-2004 campaign has gone from just over 4,000 pigs to more than 15,000 Iberian pigs slaughtered in recent campaigns
The handling of the pig ibérico has a significant influence on obtaining a quality jamón ibérico . Such is the fame that the fields and pastures of Los Pedroches have acquired, that some producers from other areas are already fighting to be able to bring their animals to this unique environment to achieve an improvement in the flavor of a good jamón de bellota ibérico.
100% IBÉRICO HAM OF BELLOTA OF LOS PEDROCHES
A jamón ibérico of bellota of los pedroches has the advantage of the environment in which the animals were raised and the privileged location of these municipalities of the Sierra Morena Cordobesa that allows a natural and artisan curing of the jamón ibérico of Los Pedroches.
The quality offered by the Designation of Origin Los Pedroches is differentiated by the colour of the vitola and seal on the ham or the paleta ibérica DO Los Pedroches. It coincides with the seals of the Ibérico Standard, thus facilitating its identification by the consumer.
- Vitola and black tamper-proof seal for 100% ibérico jamón de bellota
- Vitola and red tamper-proof seal for jamón de bellota 75% ibérico
- Badge and green tamper-proof seal for the jamón de cebo field 50% ibérico
Ibericomio is proud to have on our portal one of the founding companies of this prestigious Designation of Origin, Agroibérica de Pozoblanco, SL also known by its previous name, MALCAN, Hermanos Martín López.
The history of the Martín family and the jamón ibérico of Los Pedroches reaches more than 3 generations. It was José Martín's grandfather who more than 60 years ago emigrated from Guijuelo to Pozoblanco looking for the best pastures in which to raise Iberian pigs pata negra.
Since then, the whole family has been dedicated to raising ibérico cattle and producing jamón ibérico from bellota or from cebo field.
The involvement with the world of ham and the paleta ibérica of the Martín family could not be greater. José's mother is from Fuente del Maestre - Badajoz. The large production centers of the ibérico were merged in this company: Guijuelo, Los Pedroches and Extremadura. With these premises, it is obvious that Agroibérica's ham is one of the most recognized.
Frequently asked questions about Los Pedroches Ham
What are the characteristics of Los Pedroches PDO ham?
One of the main characteristics of Los Pedroches PDO ham is that it is always 100% Ibérico acorn-fed. Therefore, Los Pedroches PDO ham will always be a “pata negra” ham. In addition, the breeding, slaughter, and production must take place exclusively in one of the municipalities in the province of Córdoba included in the Los Pedroches PDO.
What is the optimal temperature to store Los Pedroches ham?
One of the main characteristics of Los Pedroches PDO ham is that it is always 100% Ibérico and acorn-fed. Therefore, Los Pedroches PDO ham will always be a “pata negra” ham. In addition, its breeding, slaughter, and production must take place exclusively in one of the municipalities in the province of Córdoba recognized by the Los Pedroches PDO.
