Product Description

• 15 Months cured
• 8.0kg
• Hand picked to order
• Tested for maturity
• Origin: Sierra de Maria
• Full instructions
• Presented in netted muslin

Availability: In stock, chosen same day. Delivery throughout the European Union, UK 5 day delivery direct from Maria bodega in Almeria.

Product description:
Your ‘Sierras’ Serrano ham comes from the Sierra de Maria mountain range which crosses the border between Granada and Almeria. The curing house lies in the foothills of the mountains 3200 feet above sea level and experiences dry, fresh mountain air all year round.

The Sierras Serrano ham is cured naturally, hanging high in the curing house with windows wide open allowing a good circulation of air to assist the ham’s progress over 15 months. As a result of this unique curing and micro climate these Serrano ham’s boast a real depth of flavour. The town of Maria is envied for its quality Spanish ham production and as such people come from all over Europe to experience the flavour of these premium cured ‘jamones’. Delicious flavour, texture and fragrant aroma with a hint of freshness only achieved by curing hams in the Maria area. These examples are available in 7.5 – 8.0kg and are the ideal choice for those wishing to progress up to the grand reserva range.

Flavour notes & gastronomy:
Pleasant notes, fresh yet reserva character, medium flavour. Perfect partners to the Sierras serrano ham are salted almonds, marinated olives, medium cheeses or simply a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil. Although this ham is best reserved for tapas it does compliment chicken and fish very well indeed, try wrapping chicken breasts in thin slices or fish fillet/monkfish tail to add a real depth of Spanish flavour.

Perfect partners to the Sierras serrano ham are salted almonds, marinated olives, medium cheeses or simply a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil. Although this ham is best reserved for tapas it does compliment chicken and fish very well indeed, try wrapping chicken breasts in thin slices or fish fillet/monkfish tail to add a real depth of Spanish flavour.

Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Once cut into your Sierras ham will last up to 6 weeks, smear extra virgin olive oil over exposed meat to prevent drying out and cover. Protective muslin sock and full instructions included.