Prado Bello 50% Iberico Ham Leg (7.5Kg)

Prado Bello 50% Iberico Ham Leg

This Prado Bello 50% Iberico ham leg is a fine expression of Spanish curing tradition, crafted from the renowned Iberian breed crossed with traditional white pig varieties. With a 50% Iberico genetic heritage, this leg is cured for an extended period, producing a balance of deep savoury flavour, delicate marbling, and a smooth texture that makes it ideal for both enthusiasts and newcomers to Iberico ham.
This ham reflects the careful curing practices of Spain, where time, climate, and salt combine to create an authentic flavour profile that is unmistakably Iberian. Its balance of fat and lean meat ensures each slice offers a satisfying experience, with a hint of nutty, savoury intensity and melt-in-the-mouth softness that makes iberico ham so distinctive. The leg weighs approximately 7.5Kg, making it a substantial choice for gatherings, celebrations, or long-term enjoyment at home.

The Prado Bello 50% Iberico ham leg is versatile in the kitchen and serves as more than just a centrepiece. Whether paired with a fine Spanish red wine, accompanied by Manchego cheese, or enjoyed simply on crusty bread rubbed with tomato and drizzled with olive oil, it highlights the essence of Spain’s food traditions. Its flavour profile is less intense than higher percentage purebred Iberian hams, making it approachable yet still distinctly Iberico, with a curing process that has been refined to create a product that is both elegant and flavourful.

Ideal for those who appreciate the marriage of quality and heritage, this ham represents a fusion of classic curing art with accessibility. With every slice, you taste not just the carefully nurtured meat, but the cultural legacy of Spanish iberico ham making.

In Spain, ham is more than food—it is a social and culinary tradition, a way to bring people together. This 50% iberico leg allows you to share in that tradition, offering long-lasting enjoyment whether carved fresh from the leg or presented as ready-to-serve slices.

How the Spanish Enjoy Prado Bello 50% Iberico Ham Leg

In Spain, Iberico ham legs hold a proud place in both everyday meals and festive occasions. Families often place the leg in a ham stand and carve thin slices during gatherings, offering it as a sharing plate before the main meal. The ham is commonly enjoyed on simple slices of rustic bread, often rubbed with ripe tomato and finished with olive oil—known as pan con tomate. Locals also pair it with wines such as Rioja or Ribera del Duero, or serve it alongside sherry in Andalusia. In tapas bars, it is served as a highlight, either on its own or with accompaniments such as cured Manchego cheese or fine olives. For bigger celebrations, it marks conviviality, where the careful carving becomes part of the occasion itself. The vacuum-packed option is also popular in Spain for everyday use, allowing families and restaurants to enjoy authentic slices without the need for carving.