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Dehesa Barón De Ley
We follow the traditional methods, assisted by the special climatological and orographic conditions of the Ambroz Valley
Near Baños de Montemayor (north of Cáceres), a small mountain village which is famous for its Roman baths, the Dehesa Barón de Ley pantry stands on top of a hill with impressive views in the middle of the Silver Route. It is an extraordinarily beautiful site with lush landscapes brimming with history, a place where nature, culture and tradition have coexisted for centuries.
The pantry covers 7,000 square metres of a 25-hectare estate located in a privileged setting that is perfect for curing products made from Iberian acorn-fed pork because of its mild winters and cool, dry summers. The facilities are designed and geared towards a traditional crafting system, with a totally natural drying and curing process in order to show complete respect for the way things used to be done.
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In the meadowland
The monitoring of the Iberian pigs starts in the meadowland itself, where the maximum number of pigs which can be fed during the acorn-feeding is stipulated
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During crafting
Each piece is numbered and certified in order to monitor any phase of the crafting process: selection, salting, resting, drying, maturing or ageing in the pantry.
![Jamon](https://dehesabarondeley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/home_3.jpg)
In the end product
Through a tasting of both aromas and flavours of the end product conducted by experts before it leaves the pantry to be sold.