Many people confuse paleta and ham
This is not surprising because the two Iberian excellences apparently resemble each other.
In fact, the two products have more differences than similarities.
The first obvious one is that when we speak of paleta, or shoulder in Spanish, we are referring to the front legs of the pig, while jamón is the product obtained from the hind legs.WeightAnother element that characterizes weight: the front legs are smaller than the hind legs, both in length and width.On average, a shoulder weighs 5 kg, while a ham weighs about 7.5 kg.
Flavor
Since ham has less fat in the shoulder, and fat is what gives the meat more flavor, Iberian shoulder slices are more flavorful.
On the other hand, ham generally enjoys a longer maturation and aging period than shoulder, and this gives the flavor greater nuances: particular aromas that make it unique depending on the area of origin.
Shoulder, on the other hand, has fewer contrasts.At the tableIf we look at the appearance, shoulder and ham, once sliced, are different: the slices of Iberian shoulder are more rounded; those of ham have an elongated shape.
In terms of weight, the shoulder has a higher percentage of bone than the ham, but it lends itself to be eaten at the same time, at a party or a dinner with friends!
Choose the unmistakable quality of Spanish shoulders and hams: Marcelino Ibéricos Iberian Shoulder!
Ibéricos Marcelino was born from the determination of Marcelino Álvarez's sons to complete the production process of the activity to which their father has dedicated his entire life: pig breeding.
From the family farm, the exploitation has evolved and grown in the last decades until reaching the Dehesa Boyal, the farm in Espeja that today is the epicenter of this firm. This is the dream of a lifetime come true. Materialized on the basis of the traditional recipe of Cleo, Marcelino's wife, the better half who complements every detail of this project with her perfect touch.
The traditional recipe and the traditional method. Because the whole process of elaboration of our sausages follows step by step the customs that we inherited from our grandparents. This is how the slaughter has been done at home all our lives, with natural products and in a completely handmade way. That is why our products have their own personality, a unique flavor. The taste of our house put on your table so that you can enjoy an exceptional quality.
Embutidos Marcelino has just seen the light, but it has decades of experience behind it, which we now share with you.The quality of a fresh meat without equal, coming from Iberian breed pigs raised in absolute freedom that are fed only with natural and fresh products to obtain pieces characterized by a percentage of fat that leaves the perfect point of flavor to all our products.
The perfect proportion of paprika, salt, garlic and oregano to obtain the marinade that achieves an unequalled charisma in each piece are the ideal mixture to elaborate unequalled and, above all, unforgettable delicacies.