Iberian ham is also known as pata negra because it is extracted from Iberian pigs that have black hooves. However, in line with the rules of theDenominancion de Origen (Denominations of Origin), Iberian ham can also be made from cross-bred pigs that are at least 75% Ibérico. The breeding of the ibérico breed is limited to an area in Southwestern Spain and Southeastern Portugal.After the weaning process, the piglets are immediately put on a diet of barley and maize. This happens for several weeks, after which the pigs are left to roam on oak and...