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Serrano
hams from Spain
Here
at Orce Serrano Hams we believe that to experience a true
taste of Spanish gourmet it has to be tasted either in Spain
or sent to you direct from Spain! The reason we believe
this? Well, our artisan suppliers are so enthusiastic about
their products it seems more than appropriate to try our
very best at keeping the products as they should be - authentic
goods direct from local Spanish suppliers.
All
the very best local hams and charcuterie arrive to your
door in the exact same state as they were chosen from the
secadero (curing house) so products are guaranteed 100%
local to the region (in most cases Orce village) and cannot
be found in any UK high street or supermarket. In fact,
we only use smaller family run producers to retail a true
authentic flavour from local villages that cannot be replicated
or found anywhere else. A true taste of the region in your
own home!
Why
do you have so many grades of Serrano Ham?
Spanish
hams, although economical given the amount of meat per
leg are a substantial purchase. A treat for any Mediterranean
gourmet enthusiast we stock the finest hams available
in all types to offer our customers a thorough choice
of what is actually available from our local suppliers.
Textures and flavour intensity are different hence the
range.
So
you don't hold stock in the UK?
No,
Orce Serrano Hams is a Spanish based business located
in Andalucia and retails only from Southern Spain. All
of our hams and embutidos (cured meats) are held in natural
conditions as they have been for generations. Humidity
in this part of Andalucia is perfect for curing hams,
3000 feet up in the mountains so no artificial de-humidification
or vacuum packing is necessary.
Where
is the Curing House?
Orce
Serrano Hams uses several curing houses / businesses depending
on the product or type of ham, each one hand chosen by
us for quality, production method and qualification -
all of the secaderos we use are spot inspected every three
months by Andalucian officials, including vets and health
& Hygiene professionals. Our curing houses can be
found in the following locations:
- Orce
- Huescar
- Baza
- Maria
- Cordoba
- Trevelez
I
think I can buy a ham in the UK - What is the difference?
None
of the local hams we supply are available in the UK so
different flavours are guaranteed. A chosen ham packed
either in the curing house or by us retains its Spanish
quality and has no opportunity to hang anywhere else other
than its country of origin. Natural conditions promote
a hams quality and help retain that natural flavour only
found in authentic gourmet cured meats from Spain.
I
am unsure which ham to buy!
Call
us or drop us email - we are always on hand to help and
advise on the different grades of ham and curing times.
Some of the titles may appear a little confusing at first
. . . bodega, extra reservas, curados, etc! Each ham has
its own qualities depending on the Spanish producer. The
names themselves come from the secadero from which they
are cured depending on time, salting, rotation and the
hogs used. There are many grades of Spanish ham! Drop
us a line if you are unsure.
Serrano
hams from this area of the Altiplano are some of the most
authentic from Spain. Direct to your door from a small
corner of Andalucia you are sure to receive the very best
in traditional "Jamon" flavour.
Orce
Serrano Hams "Where authenticity is key"
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Copyright 2008 Orce Serrano Hams - www.orceserranohams.com
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