César Nieto

César Nieto Ham Cebo Ibérico 50% race Iberica

100 g Cebo Ibérico sliced

The César Nieto 50% Raza Ibérica Cebo Ibérico ham is characterized by its balanced flavor, which is rich in nuances and aromas thanks to its long curing time of more than 24 months. Its color ranges from deep pink to light pink and shows abundant streaks of fat when sliced. In the mouth, it is very soft and at the same time light, offering us immediately the flavors of its genetics and its long stay in our cellars, where the curing time gives it organoleptic properties. This Cebo Ibérico ham from César Nieto is obtained from selected crosses of the Iberian pig, reaching 50% of the Iberian breed in its genetics. These pigs are raised in farms that guarantee the well-being of the animals and are fed with natural feed based on cereals of the highest quality. The ham is made from the hind legs in a traditional way with natural salt from the Salinas de Torrevieja. The unique microclimate of Guijuelo and the altitude of a thousand meters above sea level allow us to use less salt in the production than in other areas, so that the ham acquires the "sweet" note typical of Guijuelo.

The breed:

The Iberian pig descends from the wild boar and the domestic pig and has a history of over 2000 years. They have always been bred under holm oaks and cork oaks, so-called "Dehesas", and live there "semi-wild". Because of their black claws they are often called "Pata Negra".

The designation Iberian pig (Cerdo Iberico) can be used for several breeds. The Black Pig has the highest fat content, the Colorado Pig has the largest muscle content of the Iberian pigs and the Torbiscal is a cross between Spanish and Portuguese breeds and is very robust and reproduces well.

All designations are in turn divided into different breeds and their crosses.

Habitat:

The Iberian pig is closely linked to the wooded Dehesa pastures. It is kept extensively. The Iberian pig breed has its origin in the Mediterranean pig of African origin.

The pastures on which the pig lives are mostly areas with Mediterranean forest, where oak trees (Quercus) grow, which produce acorns, especially holm oaks, cork oaks and Portuguese oaks (Quercus faginea). In between, chestnuts and carob trees also grow. In rainy seasons, pastures are created where the pigs feed.

Feeding:

Within the ecosystem of the Dehesa, grasses grow, which are the ideal food for pigs in spring and summer, while in autumn and winter acorns form the basis of the diet during the fattening period.

The pigs are additionally fattened with cereals, wheat, soya, maize and barley. The pigs are slaughtered all year round from at least 10 months and 155 kg minimum weight.

Quality and taste:

The meat is characterized by an intense, nutty flavor. This comes mainly from the fat, which is strongly influenced by the acorn fattening. The meat is somewhat darker in color than conventional pork and heavily marbled with white fat, the intensive marbling is comparable to that of Wagyu beef.

About the manufacturer

The beginnings can be traced back to 1943. At that time, there were only a handful of traders who dealt with the then still unknown Iberian pig. One of them was Alonso Nieto Manzano. At the age of only 20, the man who today gives the company "Cesar Nieto Martin" its name had to take over the company in 1967 and quickly became the most important driving force for the years to come.
Together with other companies, Cesar Nieto built his own slaughterhouse in 1985 and was one of the founding fathers of the "Guijuelo" designation of origin in 1986, which is now internationally known and recognized. In 1997, the two eldest sons César Nieto and Jorge Nieto joined the company and became production and sales managers.

Packaging:

Vacuum-packed

Kitchen hygiene:

Kitchen hygiene is important: Keep refrigerated, store separately from other products, work cleanly

Storage conditions:

Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place

Manufacturer:
Cesar Nieto Group S.L.
Polígono Agroalimentario,
C. Sierra Ventosa, 66M,
37770, Salamanca - Spain