The 10 best-selling acorn-fed Iberian products during lockdown

The elaboration of the 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham It's an artisanal process that requires constant, daily care from the expert hands of our master ham carvers. This is one of many natural processes that don't respond to quarantines. Therefore, our daily work hasn't been able to stop at any time, despite the quarantine decreed in our country over the last two months.

At Señorío de Montanera we have been able to adapt to this “new normal” and we have launched a new online store to serve individual customers 24/7, Free shipping to any point on the peninsulaWith all this, we have improved and intensified our hygiene and prevention protocol in all areas of the company, which has been strictly adhered to by all employees and partners. This way, we can offer the maximum safety guarantees for both our colleagues and our customers.

During these weeks, the world has stopped, but our lives haven't. From home, we've learned or improved our culinary skills, we've been teachers, athletes, and painters, we've applauded more than ever and remembered how happy we were and (perhaps) didn't know it. But we've also had time to give ourselves a break. gourmet whim, at a time when enjoying seemed unthinkable.

From a wide catalogue of Iberian acorn-fed products from our online store, below you have the list of our clients' favorites to give themselves that well-deserved gourmet tribute.

1. 100% Iberian acorn-fed shoulder with Dehesa de Extremadura Designation of Origin

The Iberian acorn-fed shoulder with Señorío de Montanera designation of origin It is understood by our customers as a unique piece of exquisite quality. Its flavor and exquisiteness offer a sensory pleasure on every level. Its maturation in natural drying sheds and cellars provides it with warm aromas and an intense flavor with an aftertaste of acorns, pastureland, and tradition. Whether served whole or sliced, this acorn-fed Iberian shoulder has been by far the best-selling product during the lockdown.

From this acorn-fed Iberian shoulder came the donation to healthcare workers during Covid-19 by the Lordship of Montanera and the Protected Designation of Origin Dehesa de Extremadura.

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2. Iberian acorn-fed folded loin

He folded back Lordship of Montanera It is the greatest unknown treasure of the gastronomy of Extremadura, recovered from tradition to become the gourmet product preferred by the most exquisite palates. It stands out for its juiciness that is difficult to describe, its texture melts into the palate and floods the mouth with the purest flavors of the Dehesa of ExtremaduraSince it doesn't contain paprika, the light seasoning accentuates its powerful acorn-fed flavor, similar to the aftertaste left in the mouth by the finest acorn-fed Iberian ham.

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3. Sliced organic Iberian products

The organic Iberian products are gaining ground among our top sellers. Their natural flavor, free of artificial additives or preservatives, displays a wide range of nuances capable of seducing the most exquisite gourmet palates. Señorío de Montanera organic Iberian products They come from organic farming and livestock farming, based on 100% natural resources that contribute to preserving the environment. sliced organic ham It has positioned itself among our online store's favorite gourmet products, for those palates concerned with natural nutrition.

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4. 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham with Designation of Origin

Centuries of tradition and know-how are reflected in the unique character of the Iberian acorn-fed ham with Señorío de Montanera Designation of Origin. A slow maturation process, lasting more than four years in the silence of the cellars and natural drying rooms, refines its flavor and aroma characteristics, typical of this jewel of Spanish gastronomy. Lean, intense purple-red, the infiltrated, almost transparent fat stands out, giving it texture and unparalleled juiciness. It has a warm and deep aroma, with nuances of nuts. Its flavor is intense and rounded, the fat melts in the mouth and floods the palate with the purest flavors of the Dehesa of Extremadura.

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5. Stuffed acorn-fed Iberian sirloin

He Stuffed acorn-fed Iberian sirloin is an exclusive product of Señorío de MontaneraThe novelty of its natural, pure acorn-fed flavor never ceases to surprise even the finest gourmet palates. Its light coating of pure Iberian pork lard makes it succulent, hinders oxidation, and slows down its curing process. With its virtually fat-free and high antioxidant content, it's the perfect healthy product to enjoy. pure Iberian flavor in any type of diet.

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6. Pack of loins

The loin pack is the perfect gourmet gift to taste two jewels of Extremadura's culinary tradition: acorn-fed Iberian loin and acorn-fed Iberian folded loin. During the lockdown, Señorío de Montanera has designed a A selection of gift packs with the best selection of our acorn-fed Iberian products.The desire to enjoy and share was at its peak, and our gift packs were a great way to surprise those we missed the most. Being part of that shared happiness during these days has filled us with true pride and emotion.

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7. Iberian acorn-fed salchichón

He Señorío de Montanera Iberian sausage It is made with lean cuts of ham and shoulder, and other extra lean cuts carefully chosen from 100% Iberian acorn-fed pigsIts exquisiteness and artisanal preparation give it a fresh, cured aroma and a blend of nuances specific to the spices used. Its traditional flavor is reminiscent of the best home-made slaughterhouses in Extremadura.

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8. Iberian acorn-fed sausage (lomito)

The Iberian acorn-fed presa It is one of the most exquisite products of the Iberian pig, since in the case of acorn-fed animals, it is a piece that has been tremendously exercised during the montanera season, which substantially enriches the maximum quality of its meat. Prepared in an artisanal way, with a natural seasoning based on condiments and spices, based on the experience and know-how of Señorío de Montanera. In the tradition of Extremadura, this product is known by the name "Iberian acorn-fed loin”.

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9. Iberian acorn-fed loin 100%

When talking about gastronomic tradition, you can't miss the beer cane Señorío de Montanera acorn-fed Iberian loinIt is handcrafted just after the montanera period, to accentuate the strong acorn flavor that underlines the quality of this gourmet product. It has no external fat, but does contain an infiltration in the meat, giving it an excellent aroma and juiciness.

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10. Iberian acorn-fed morcón

He Señorío de Montanera acorn-fed Iberian morcón It is traditionally made with the typical recipe of the ancient traditional slaughters of the villages of southern Extremadura. Its curing in a natural cellar for more than six months refines its aroma and flavor qualities to achieve unique and exclusive nuances of this wine. traditional gourmet productIts exquisite juiciness is appreciated in sight, texture and mouthfeel, where it leaves a lingering and nuanced flavor as a result of its slow maturation. The quality of Señorío de Montanera Iberian acorn-fed Morcón is so exquisite that in 2018 it obtained 2 stars in London's Great Taste Awards, recognized as the “Oscars” of gastronomy worldwide.

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