Ham nut or Baïona
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Discover our selection of ham nuts drawn from the traditional know-how of Catalonia and Spain. This exceptional speciality wins people over with its melting texture, its authenticity and its artisan making. Each piece is carefully prepared following the age-old recipes of the Iberian peninsula, where this choice cut is also called Baïona.
What is Baïona?
This noble cut is taken from the pork leg. It stands out for its tender, flavourful meat, lightly marbled. Prepared using traditional methods, it offers a refined alternative that is easier to slice and to keep.
Key characteristics:
- Melting texture right through
- Delicate, balanced flavour
- Practical format (about 500g)
- Ideal thinly sliced for aperitifs or in your recipes
Smoked or plain: how to choose?
Smoked version
Slowly exposed to natural wood smoke, this version offers intense aromas and an incomparable woody scent. It brings a touch of character to your boards and pairs perfectly with mature cheeses or country bread.
Ideal for: lovers of pronounced flavours, refined aperitif boards, mixed salads.
Plain version
This version preserves the purity of traditional drying. With no added preservatives, it reveals all the finesse of the meat and suits palates looking for authenticity.
Ideal for: purists, delicate preparations.
Peppered version
Coated in cracked pepper, this variant adds a spicy note that lifts the sweetness of the meat. A perfect balance between mellow and sharp.
Ideal for: bringing relief to your plates, pairing with full-bodied wines.
Artisan making: Catalan know-how
Our producer carries on the Spanish and Catalan tradition, an art handed down from generation to generation.
The making stages:
- Selection: only the best cuts of pork are kept
- Preparation: massaged with sea salt and natural spices
- Drying: maturing at high altitude to develop the aromas
- Smoking (depending on the version): gentle exposure to wood smoke
- Curing: a final rest to perfect the texture
This traditional process guarantees flavourful meat, with a melting texture and unique flavours you will not find anywhere else.
How to enjoy your Baïona?
As an aperitif
Slice it thinly and lay it on a board with gherkins, olives and toasted bread. It can be enjoyed on its own or with melon, fresh figs or cherry tomatoes.
In your recipes
- Gourmet salads: add a few slices to a rocket, parmesan and pine nut salad
- Refined open sandwiches: on country bread with fresh goat's cheese and a drizzle of honey
- Wraps and sandwiches: for flavourful lunches
- Pizza topping: at the end of cooking for more flavour
- Hot dishes: add it to pasta, risottos or omelettes
Frequently asked questions about ham nut
Keep it in its original packaging in the fridge (between 0 and 4°C). Once opened, wrap it in a clean cloth or in baking paper. Shelf life: 2 to 3 weeks after opening. For the best tasting experience, take it out 15 minutes before serving to bring out all its aromas.
From €15.90 for 500g, i.e. around €31.80/kg. Excellent value for money for an artisan speciality of this standard. Watch out for our regular promotions to discover it at a reduced price.
It is far more practical: compact format, no ham stand needed, easier to slice. The meat is more tender and more even. Ideal for smaller households or for discovering this speciality.
Our specialities are made in a workshop that also handles nuts, gluten, lactose and soya. Please check the labels for detailed information on each product.
Yes, freeze it whole or sliced, in individual portions. Wrap it carefully to keep out the air. Slow defrosting in the fridge is recommended.
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Treat yourself to our delicious artisan Baïonas. Whether you choose the plain, smoked or peppered version, you are guaranteed an exceptional speciality made using traditional methods.
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