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Acorn-fed cured meats and Ibérico products are beyond special. They pertain to a select group of gourmet foods praised by consumers around the world. In fact, the meat is so unique that acorn-fed Ibérico products are methodically inspected to comply with demanding requirements, which ultimately guarantee their quality. Yet the award-winning texture and flavor of … Continued

We’re so excited to announce that our prized product, the Alta Expresión de Los Pedroches Dry-Cured Acorn-Fed 100% Ibérico Pork Ham, was just given the Diamond Taste Award by the International Taste Institute at the Superior Taste Awards. Not only that, but it was the only product in 2023 to win such prestige.  This diamond … Continued

Christmas is just the beginning of the holiday festivities in Spain. After Christmas and New Year’s comes King’s Day on January 6th, a time when families celebrate the coming of the three wise or magic kings. King’s Day, or Día de los Reyes, is one of the biggest celebrations in the country. Here, the kings … Continued

Both jamón ibérico and paleta ibérica are phenomenal delicacies enjoyed all throughout Spain. Though you may be more familiar with jamón, both are truly exquisite and have been made with the same great care throughout decades of gastronomic tradition. Jamón and paleta also come from the same animal: the prized Ibérico pig with its perfect … Continued

This month we’re celebrating National Hispanic Heritage! For us, that means commemorating the foods and cooking styles that have crossed oceans and helped turn Spain into the culinary influence it is today. If you know a bit about Spanish cuisine, or you’re just a total foodie, you’ll probably recognize these dishes from your own local … Continued

We’ve got big news here at COVAP. We’re selling boneless ham! You can now get our Bellota 100% Ibérico completely boneless. This coveted Spanish delicacy is easy to cut and store, and you’ll get even more than before out of every piece. Discover more about this new and exciting product, from how it’s made to … Continued

Springtime in southern Spain means one very important thing: feria. Practically every city and town in Spain throws their own local version of a feria (fair) throughout the year, each full of parades, parties, costumes, and of course, the best food and drink. Many areas in the south put on their ferias when the weather … Continued

There was a time when an immense sea of millennium-old holm oaks stretched beyond the horizon in the Valley of los Pedroches. Their bronze fruits fed a unique breed of animals: 100% Ibérico pigs. A legacy of our ancestors, transferring the character, flavor and perfect texture into each piece. A legacy that has lived on … Continued