Jamón Serrano - The Basics
(Dry-Cured Ham from Spain)
There is nothing more Spanish than jamón
serrano. This country ham is a national treasure shared in Spain by all walks of
life. Cured for at least a year, it has a much deeper flavor firmer texture than
its closest relateive, Italian prosciutto. Serve as a 'Tapa' with cheese and
olives, or in your favorite Spanish recipe.
Toghether
with our affiliate partner - La Tienda - we are ready to offer you the
opportunity to discover one of Spain's best kept secrets: Jamón!!! Keep
reading and learn why this product is so special (don't miss the article on
Iberico Ham....)
What's all this Ham thing about?
Jamon Serrano country ham is a source of great
pride among Spaniards. From time immemorial in the mountains of Spain, they have
rolled fresh hams in sea salt and hung them from their rafters to cure. A year
to eighteen months later the jamones are ready to mount on special stands that
are designed so that anyone can stop by, carve a few paper-thin slices, and
enjoy an impromptu snack – perhaps with some manchego cheese.
It is unlike the smoked and salty Virginia
country hams, which have to be soaked and cooked. And it is even significantly
different from Italian prosciutto, which is cured for a few months with a
coating of lard. The Spanish jamón serrano has distinctly more flavor, and
significantly less salt than country ham and less fat than prosciutto.
Jamón serrano is more than a delicacy in Spain;
it is a normal part of every family’s life. Every tapas bar and neighborhood
café has their own hams. During the Holiday Season there are literally hundreds
of them hanging from the rafters of major food stores for the holiday shoppers.
What is the appeal? Jamon Serrano is a
flavorful, natural ham, cured in the country air. This extended curing
transforms the ham, imparting a deep flavor and aroma. This lengthy curing also
means it is much less fatty and has a firmer bite than Italian prosciutto. You
can serve it sliced paper-thin with cheese and olives, or use it to flavor your
favorite Spanish recipes.
The
secret to jamon lies in its curing, recreating the effect of traditional
techniques. This tradition is kept alive in rural areas where in early winter,
family and friends gather to slaughter their livestock in preparation for winter
months. The hams are placed in sea salt for a brief period of time –
approximately one day per kilo – and then they are strung up. They are allowed
to experience the changes of temperature as the seasons progress. The right time
to eat them is when an experienced ham-master inserts a long splinter of cow
bone and whiffs the jamón, like a connoisseur of wine who sniffs the cork.
Until recently there were no Serrano hams in
the U.S. and we are proud to carry all that are available. Whole hams are great
for parties and family get-togethers, while a package of slices is convenient
and great to serve at a moments notice. However you serve it, jamon serrano will
add the flavor of Spain to your home.
We recommend...
If you're thinking of trying Jamón, we've
selected some of Spain's finest products for you to taste. There is one for
every need - from sliced Jamón for those that have never tasted it, to superb
Iberico hams to be delivered in 2007 - pick your choice and enjoy the most
authentic Spanish Experience!
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'Reserva' Hand-Sliced Serrano Ham From Spain - 18 Month Cure Thin
slices of 'Redondo Iglesias' Jamon
Size: 8 ounces - 225g
Each week we have fresh packages of
wafer-thin slices of Redondo Iglesias Reserva prepared for us by a
small butcher in the neighboring town. We use the finest jamón
serrano available in the United States -- the extended 18 month
curing time yields a lean ham with a rich nutty flavor.
Our butcher carves the each ham by
hand, placing an interleaf between each slice -- many of them are so
thin you can actually read a text through them!
Time for serving tapas? Just peel
off the slices you want, and keep the rest in a zip-lock package for
another day.
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5-Pack of 'Reserva' Sliced Serrano Ham From Spain - 18 Month Cure
Hand-Sliced 'Redondo Iglesias'
A 10% Savings!
Size: 5 x 1/2 lb
5 packs of authentic premium
Redondo Iglesias jamón serrano, imported from Spain, sliced and
ready to serve. This is the finest 'Reserva' Serrano ham in the U.S.
Just think, instant tapas! Order now, and have some wonderful tapas
next weekend.
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Boneless Imported Serrano Ham - 1 to 2 lb End Piece
Note: More fatty than other pieces
Size: 1 to 2 pounds
18-month cured reserva serrano ham
by Redondo Iglesias is the best in the U.S. This cut of ham is the
bottom end piece of a boneless ham. It is great for slicing and also
has extra fat to be used in cooking. About 70% meat.
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Traditional Bone-In Jamon Serrano Ham - 18 Month 'Reserva'
The Finest Available Ham from Spain
by Redondo Iglesias
Size: 16-18lb/7-8kg
This is the real thing -- the
traditional jamón serrano Spanish country ham. You can see them is
just about every home in Spain -- especially around Christmas time.
In fact the hams are so popular that there is actually a chain of
restaurants named "Museo de Jamón". In a person's home the
traditional bone-in jamón is often mounted on a special rack which
displays it at its best. Next to it rests a long sharp knife for
easy carving. Throughout each day family members, relatives and
friends each slice a few paper-thin pieces for a refreshing snack.
The bone in jamón is a wonderful centerpiece for any gathering of
family or friends. No refrigeration needed. Unwrap immediately upon
receipt
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Bone In Jamon Iberico from Spain - Pre-order only for 2007-2008
Price
is DEPOSIT ONLY. Each ham will be weighed individually. (full jamon
will cost $800+)
$199.00
We
at La Tienda have been on a quest for the finest of all hams, Jamon
Iberico, since we started our business. Like the Beluga caviar or
Kobe beef, "Jamon Iberico" is the ultimate of its kind. Jamon
Iberico hams are marbled with rich golden fat, infused with the
flavor of its favorite food, the acorn. Sliced paper-thin, it has a
rich nutty flavor and tender texture. Jamon Iberico is the pride of
Spain, and Spaniards consume the vast majority of these hams in
their own country.
Some producers have waiting lists
for several years for their best products. The target date for
delivery of the whole traditional "pata negra" Jamon Iberico will be
scheduled for 2007-2008. Each ham will be weighed before shipping.
Because of variation in the value of the Euro, the per-pound price
may change. Learn more about this "Pata Negra" Jamon from Spain by
clicking here.
Cost: $59+/lb (minimum) - Approx.
15 lb. DEPOSIT ONLY AT THIS TIME - FINAL PRICE WILL BE MINIMUM OF
$800. (Don't want to wait? Try our excellent Jamon Serrano...)
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Boneless Jamon Iberico from Spain - Pre-order only for
2007-2008
Price is DEPOSIT ONLY.
Each ham will be weighed
individually. (full jamon will cost $600+)
$199.00
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