The king of the Portuguese meat sector. It is made from leg of pork, with natural salting.
It has the distinction of being aged cold for several months, which gives it an excellent palate and the flavour of light-red and tender meat.
Despite being an essential ingredient in many dishes, both savoury and sweet, cured ham does not need great food in order to shine.
A slice of cured ham is, in itself, a tasty snack, especially when accompanied by great bread and wine.