El Corte Inglés Discounts 100 Euros Off Salamanca Iberico Bellota Ham Starting May 11

When it comes to Iberian hams, Salamanca is probably one of the first places you think of when quality comes to mind, as does the “de bellota” designation. So as soon as we saw that El Corte Inglés is discounting this 50% Iberian-race bellota ham Don Eusebio of about 8 kilograms for €299 (instead of €399), we began watering our mouths.

A Bellota Ham from Salamanca at the Best Price

The Don Eusebio brand goes back as far as 1924, giving it more than a century of tradition crafting artisanal sausages and hams in the Sierra de Francia, in the town of Salamanca. A true guarantee when buying a good-value Iberian ham online: a trusted brand and reputable shops. With El Corte Inglés you won’t have the slightest trouble returning if any issue arises.

Specifically this piece is a long-leg ham with a dark reddish color and fat infiltrations with a high content of oleic acid and tocopherols (vitamin E), which raises the good cholesterol (HDL) and lowers the bad cholesterol (LDL). It is therefore a food that supports a healthy diet, and it’s perfect for preparing all kinds of tapas, skewers and canapés for great nibbling.

This Don Eusebio Iberian ham features the red cap that indicates it is an Iberian bellota ham with 50% or 75% Iberian purity; in this case 50%, as indicated. That also means the pig was fed acorns and natural resources in the dehesa during montanera, making it a high-quality option second only to the black variety.

So if you want to have a quality-tested product at home, seize the moment to take this 50% Iberian-race bellota ham of about 8 kilos for €299 (instead of €399). Kept in a cool, dry place, once the ham is begun it can last up to three months in perfect condition. And you’re looking at roughly €37.37 per kilo.

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