Jamón ibérico, Iberico ham, also called pata negra, is a type of cured ham produced only in Spain. It is at least 75% black Iberian pig, also called the cerdo negro (black pig).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jam%C3%B3n_ib%C3%A9rico
They say it is the best ham, that is why! “…The pigs are then allowed to roam in pasture and oak groves to feed naturally on grass, herbs, acorns, and roots,…”
It is also very expensive and not widely available abroad. Surly it is very lean meat and heavenly delicious! Ham stores are also very impressive in Madrid, where they have walls of cured ham hanging!
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Thank for the information.
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