Lacón is a Spanish dried ham obtained from the shoulders or front legs of the pig.

Lacón galego from Galicia, Spain, have a protected geographical indication (PGI) status under European law.

The actual product is only made with the shoulder, rather than the whole leg, as is usual with other jamónes (lit. 'hams').

The following breeds of pig may be used to make lacón: Celtic, Large White, Landrace or Duroc, and there are two type of lacón, depending on how the pig is reared: Those feeds that are unauthorised by the board are forbidden; these include oils and fish, and their derivatives.

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