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Compact bellota carving
A compact bellota shoulder with strong carving appeal and a rich ibérico profile. It gives the counter, jamonero or small plate service the same visual language as a full ham, but in a more agile format for faster rotation, smaller menus and focused premium serves.
A whole paleta brings a different rhythm to the service. It has the look and authenticity of a bone-in ibérico piece, but with a more compact size that suits places where a full ham may be too large, too slow or too heavy for the concept.
It works well on a jamonero, in a counter or as part of a visible Spanish corner where the product should create appetite before it is cut.
Serve it alone in thin slices, with nothing more than good bread, or use it for small plates where the flavour should be direct and clear. A simple bocadillo with paleta can be excellent; the natural fat gives the bread what it needs without oil or sauce.
It also works with warm dishes where a few slices can change the value of the plate: eggs, huevos rancheros, fried potatoes, grilled vegetables, mushrooms or a soft tortilla. The heat should release the aroma, not cook the meat.
The shoulder format makes sense when the buyer wants premium ibérico flavour but better control over rotation. It can be used for tasting plates, wine service, tapas, bocadillos and smaller sharing boards where a compact cut gives both flexibility and margin.
The profile is rich, aromatic and persistent, with intense colour and glossy marbled fat. It is a product that can be sold through simplicity: cut it well, serve it at the right temperature and let the flavour carry the plate.
Paleta de bellota 100% ibérica (98%), salt (2%), sugar (<0.1%), preservative (E-252), antioxidant (E-301), acidity regulator (E-331III).