ham production. Serrano ham is made from several different breeds of white pigs, such as Duroc, Landrace or Large White. They are fed mainly cereals and cured from 7 to 16 months.
Jamón Ibérico – This ham is made only from the Iberian pig. The curing process lasts from 14 to 36 months. These hams are labeled according to the pigs’ diet, with an acorn diet being most desirable:
The finest is called jamón ibérico de bellota (acorn). This ham is from free-range pigs that roam oak forests