Paleta Ibérica de Bellota Extrem is a masterpiece of Spanish charcuterie, crafted from the foreleg of 100% purebred, acorn-fed Ibérico pigs raised in the rolling dehesas of Extremadura. These pigs roam freely through oak forests, feasting on acorns and natural pasture during the montanera season, developing the rich intramuscular fat and complex flavor that define true bellota quality.

The paletas are cured for a minimum of 24 months in Extrem’s natural cellars, where the mountain air of Montánchez and the master curers’ expertise work in harmony to create a product of extraordinary depth.

Tasting reveals a full-bodied, intensely aromatic profile: the fat is silky and glossy, melting effortlessly, while the meat delivers a harmonious balance of sweet acorn richness, umami depth, and a gentle saline finish. Compared to jamón, the flavor is slightly more pronounced, offering a robust, rustic elegance that true aficionados adore.

Like its jamón counterpart, Paleta Ibérica de Bellota Extrem holds the prestigious Designation of Origin (DO) Dehesa de Extremadura and has earned accolades for its exceptional quality, including recognition at the Great Taste Awards in London.

This is more than cured ham—it’s a concentrated expression of Spain’s culinary heritage, now available exclusively in Canada through Spanish Pig.

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Extrem vs. Paleta Ibérica de Bellota Extrem

A Side-by-Side Tasting Guide

1. Cut of the Ham

• Jamón: Taken from the hind leg, larger in size, with more meat and a subtler, more refined flavor.

• Paleta: Taken from the foreleg, slightly smaller, with a higher ratio of fat to meat, giving a more intense, rustic flavor.

2. Curing Time

• Jamón: Aged a minimum of 36 months, allowing for deep, layered complexity.

• Paleta: Aged a minimum of 24 months, resulting in a bolder, more pronounced profile.

3. Flavour Profile

• Jamón: Delicate, elegant, with nutty sweetness and a lingering, balanced finish.

• Paleta: Fuller, more robust, with a slightly stronger umami punch and aromatic intensity.

4. Texture

• Jamón: Silky slices with gentle marbling.

• Paleta: Juicier, with a slightly denser bite.

5. Best For

• Jamón: Elegant tapas, fine wine pairings, and celebratory platters.

• Paleta: Everyday indulgence, bolder pairings, and sharing with true ham lovers.

Whole boneless jamón | 100% Ibérico | Acorn-fed bellota | Extremadura, Spain

All the pleasure of a great Spanish jamón, in a piece ready for your own slicing. EXTREM’s boneless ham makes an exceptionally generous centrepiece for a long lunch, a serious tapas evening or a kitchen that likes to keep something rather special on hand.

From the dehesa of Extremadura

Based in Herreruela, Cáceres, EXTREM Puro Extremadura oversees its production from the countryside to the curing cellar. Purebred Ibérico pigs are acorn-finished during the montanera season, with the oak-studded dehesa at the heart of the producer’s story.

This is the hind-leg jamón, with the bone removed for easier portioning and slicing. The producer lists 42–48 months of natural curing for its boneless jamón; individual batch details follow the product label. Expect a savoury, gently nutty character and supple, finely marbled fat.

Choose your piece

Select your preferred weight from the options above. Each option represents an individually weighed whole boneless ham, and the displayed price is for that selected piece. This is a whole ham for slicing, rather than a pack of pre-sliced jamón.

At the table

Cut fine slices and let the serving portion lose its fridge chill. Arrange loosely on a plate and try the first slice on its own. Then bring out good bread, picos or a little pan con tomate. Our suggestion is a dry fino or manzanilla, or a crisp glass of cava. Keep the accompaniments simple and let the ham enjoy its moment.

Storage and delivery

Keep refrigerated and follow the pack’s storage and use-by instructions. Cut only what you plan to serve and protect the remaining piece. Select urgent shipping for delivery outside Toronto M postal codes.

The first image shows the boneless product. Secondary images are genuine EXTREM producer photography and serving suggestions; trays, wine and other foods are not included.

Meet the producer: Read our EXTREM story on The Hog’s Blog, including its chef collaborations, El Corte Inglés connection, and the differences between jamón and paleta.

Whole boneless piece | 5.443 kg (12 lb) | 100% Ibérico | Grain-fed cebo | Made in Spain

A ham for the centre of the table and the centre of the conversation. BEHER’s boneless jamón brings the pleasure of a whole Spanish ham to a format that is easier to portion and slice, with no bone to work around.

Produced by the Hernández family in Guijuelo, this is jamón de cebo 100% Ibérico: cured hind-leg ham from purebred Ibérico pigs. The 100% Ibérico designation describes the breed; cebo identifies the grain-fed category. This ham is not acorn-fed bellota.

Bring it out for a generous tapas spread, a celebratory table or a kitchen that enjoys slicing its own Spanish ham. The whole boneless format lets you prepare fine slices as you need them.

At the table

Slice finely and let the serving portion lose its fridge chill. Start with a few slices on their own, then add crusty bread or picos. For an especially generous aperitivo, put olives and a glass of dry Spanish wine alongside.

Storage and delivery

Keep refrigerated and follow the pack’s storage and use-by instructions. This is a whole boneless ham, not a pack of sliced ham. Select urgent shipping for delivery outside Toronto M postal codes.

The first photograph is BEHER’s boneless cebo de campo product image. Secondary photographs illustrate the wider BEHER story, serving and production; bone-in carving images show the producer’s craft.

Meet the producer: Read our BEHER story on The Hog’s Blog.