Description
5-6kg Iberica Paleta Cebo de Campo From Andalucia
from Free Range Iberico Pigs Raised in Dehesas and 100% Natural Curation Process
Iberico Ham Shoulder Cebo de Campo represents a perfect balance between traditional craftsmanship and everyday enjoyment. Sourced from Iberico pigs raised free-range in the Spanish countryside, these animals benefit from natural conditions combined with controlled feeding, resulting in a ham with excellent flavour, marbling and texture. Classified under the official Spanish Iberico quality system as Cebo de Campo (Green Label), this ham guarantees traceability, controlled production and authentic methods. Cured naturally for over 18 months, it develops a deep aroma, rich colour and a balanced, persistent flavour with subtle complexity. Made using only pork and sea salt, without additives or preservatives, it reflects a commitment to natural production and quality. The whole shoulder format offers an authentic carving experience, ideal for gatherings, celebrations or those who appreciate traditional Spanish cured meats.
Specifications
◉ IBÉRICO CEBO DE CAMPO – FREE RANGE QUALITY From Iberico pigs raised outdoors in natural environments, combining free-range grazing with a balanced diet for a rich and well-rounded flavour. INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED QUALITY Quality and traceability verified by CERTICALIDAD (141240002), an independent certification body ensuring compliance with official Spanish Iberico regulations and production standards. GREEN LABEL CERTIFIED QUALITY STANDARD Certified under official Spanish Iberico regulations, guaranteeing controlled breed, feeding methods and traditional production processes.
◉ 100% NATURAL – ONLY PORK & SEA SALT No additives or preservatives. Crafted using traditional Spanish curing techniques. TASTING NOTES – BALANCED, SMOOTH & PERSISTENT Distinct aroma with a firm yet tender texture. Elegant savoury flavour with subtle nutty nuances and a long, pleasant finish.
◉ NATURALLY CURED FOR 18+ MONTHS Slow curing process develops a balanced aroma, deep colour and a smooth, persistent flavour profile.
◉ WHOLE SHOULDER FORMAT – TRADITIONAL EXPERIENCE Bone-in paleta weighing approximately 5–6 kg, ideal for carving, sharing and enjoying authentic Spanish gastronomy.
◉ FREE UK SHIPPING.
About the producer
Founded in 1964 in the heart of Sierra Morena, Seville, Jamones Caballero is a family-owned producer with over 60 years of expertise in crafting authentic Spanish Iberian delicacies. Combining traditional curing methods with modern quality controls, every product is carefully monitored from selection to maturation to ensure outstanding flavour, texture and consistency. Made using only carefully selected pork and natural ingredients, with no unnecessary additives, Caballero products reflect a long-standing commitment to quality, authenticity and the rich culinary heritage of Spain.
Before you buy
It is important to understand Whole Iberico Hams when purchasing one. Ham shoulders generally yield 40%. That means you might expect to get approx 1.5 Kg. of ham slices out of this leg if sliced properly. Everything else is fat and bones. Also Iberico Hams are 50% or 75% Iberico breed. Only Black Labels are 100% Iberico breed, also known as Pata Negra. But this is not really an important quality for the final product as what really matters is the lifestyle of the animal, their nutrition and the time of curation. Once your ham arrives, remove all the packaging and keep it at room temperature, it will last for another year! Once open, it will be good for another 45 days or so before it becomes drier. Just cover the surface with cling film when not in use. I hope this helps!
Iberico Ham Shoulder Wholesale
Our Iberico Ham Shoulder is also available as a wholesale item. So whether you own a deli, restaurant, hotel or just eat a whole-lotta Iberico Ham we can apply discounts for bulk purchases. For more information on Iberico Ham Shoulder Wholesale please follow the link and get in touch.
If you like this…
We are extremely passionate about Spanish Gastronomy and the flavours that originate from Spain. From the world’s finest Jamon and Iberico Ham Shoulders to Spanish Cheeses. If you like our Iberico Ham Shoulder de Bellota, then you will love some of our other fine Spanish products available at our store. Follow the link to Buy Iberico Ham, Buy Spanish Cured Meats, or our Hampers.
Ian –
Amazing, Amazing. Amazing
Georgiana (verified owner) –
Really good Jamon, it was a real feast! Can’t wait to try the Bellota one as well!
clementina elphinstone (verified owner) –
Wonderful ham and incredible service – can’t recommend Black Hoof enough! Cant wait to purchase another!
PatM (verified owner) –
Superb!
Obviously not cheap, but having tasted it, it is worth more than 4x the cheap ones.
I’ve tried the supermarket ‘bargain’ legs twice in an attempt to recreate the experience of regular jamon tapas when on holiday in Spain.
While it gave me a chance to practise carving, the Serrano (regular pig) versions (from “Lid-ldi”) tastes mostly of rather bland cured ham with overpowering saltiness.
I ordered from Black Hoof the slightly smaller front leg (paleta) from a 50% Iberico pig.
It arrived in 2 days.
The flavour is genuinely delightful.
My wife was wary of spending over £100 on this – I cut a slice and said
“4 of the supermarket ones – or one like this?”
She said “No doubt – one like this!”
And that was about the outer few slices – it can only get better.
We have tasted “5J” Bellota in Jabugo town – this is only 50% Iberico-bred pig, but it brings back those memories.
If you don’t like the idea of a whole leg/shoulder to carve, order one of their boneless packs.
Enjoy!
Jessie (verified owner) –
The ham was amazing, a real treat for Christmas, thank you
PaulM (verified owner) –
For many years I’ve been buying a Christmas ham in Spain gradually moving up the quality scale.
Always Paleta, in recent years Pata Negra and, since we stayed around Jabugo and walked in the hills with the characterful pigs running around the olive groves I look for word Bellota (acorn). Acorns are sometimes included in the pigs’ diet for a period of months before slaughter. In the lanes around Jabugo you occassionally see elderly people walking around the countryside with a basket to gather acorns. Acorns are said to give the ham an improved flavour and a subtle sweetness. Cebo on the other hand implies grain fed pigs kept in a more intensive faming environment.
After much research about buying online directly from Spain or from the UK I decided that The Black Hoof offers reasonable value so I bought one of these two months ago.
The flavour is excellent. I have never had the luxury of having several hams at once to compare, but as far as i can tell this matches some of the finer hams I have bought in the past and is a world away from the serrano ham more commonly available. The Black Hoof have a good supply and I will come here again!
Alex (verified owner) –
Ham is just amazing, I would recommend it to my friends and for sure I became a regular customer. Despite the issues with the delivery service I had plenty of support from Carlos which sorted everything in the end. If thinking to bring a taste of Spain in your home then for sure this is the right choice, don’t delay it just get it and enjoy the real taste of Spanish ham.
Seb (verified owner) –
Great ham although impossible to cut ended up throwing most of it away
David –
Awesome jamon. Taste is very special a real treat.
Jason (verified owner) –
Easily the best leg I’ve bought in UK. Very flavoursome, plenty of meat, arrived quickly. It’s getting demolished very quickly on lock down 🙂 ideal. Thank you!
George Gee (verified owner) –
Well i was not impressed really i bought my whole ham…then received an offer of free ham with my next order..the offer expired the next day i got mine!!!!…i sent an email sayong this…but nobody bothered to reply to me….nice one!!!….i would have thought that it would be incuded with my order….for that reason alone,i will be buying elsewhere next time…. from another supplier….good customer service????….dont think so do you???
Reme Aldana Lopez –
An amazing wonderful surprise!! I know about jamones a lot as I worked in markets a big part of my life buying and saling jamones and this jamón is very very good!! It’s recebo, but honestly it tastes like a 100% bellota, love it!! Muchas gracias 🙂
Simon Harrison (verified owner) –
Absolutely fantastic! Having a leg of Iberico ham takes me & my partner back to Spain. A wonderful Christmas gift and absolutely fantastic customer service. I cannot praise how brilliant everything was. Will definitely be ordering from The Black Hood again and recommended it.
Lorenzo Veschini (verified owner) –
Not the most authoritative expert here, but I tried a few different Jamones in Spain over the years. I’m really loving this Jamon, very satisfied with my purchase, and all considered I think the price is very good too.