The final feeding stage of Iberian pigs is key

Iberian hams are favoured by consumers all over the world due to the meat’s intense range of flavours and its high quality. It’s the feeding programme for the Black Iberian pigs, known as La Montanera, that helps influence these flavours. As the name suggests, these pigs are reared on the Iberian Peninsula across southern Spain and Portugal, feeding outdoors on pastures full of herbs, flowers, chestnuts and acorns. Feeding on the wealth of natural food found in these pastures is what give