118 articles
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Spanish cured ham and cholesterol
Published : 2022-02-28 | Categories : HamsThere are plenty of scientific studies on how Serrano ham and Iberian ham affect cholesterol. There are differences between these two hams due, basically, to the breed of pig and its feed...
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Iberico Ham Ravioli Recipe
Published : 2022-02-17 | Categories : HamsHere in Spain we also love Italian pasta, but in today's recipe, we are going to give it a Spanish touch. Iberian pork shoulder goes very well with many recipes, and as it has more fat than iberico ham, we are going to gain in smoothness and flavour...
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Anatomy of Spanish ham
Published : 2022-02-10 | Categories : HamsKnowing the parts of the ham will help you to place it better in the ham holder depending on the use you are going to give it. Some parts are more tender, others have more or less fat infiltration and each has its own particularities in terms of texture and flavour. The anatomy class begins...
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Can Serrano ham be frozen?
Published : 2022-02-03 | Categories : HamsA very common question is whether it is possible to freeze Serrano or Iberian ham, as we tend to freeze all kinds of food, especially meat. In this article I am going to explain how you should preserve a ham if you see that it is going to take a long time to consume...
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How to know if a Serrano ham is of Duroc breed
Published : 2022-01-24 | Categories : HamsYou can see on the label of many Serrano hams the legend "Duroc", which refers to a breed of white pig that has some particularities different from other breeds; in fact, it is the only one, by law, that can be crossed with Iberian pigs...
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How to slice a PDO Los Pedroches Iberian Ham
Published : 2021-11-25 | Categories : HamsMajada Pedroche is a family business dedicated to the breeding of acorn-fed Iberian pigs and the production of 100% Iberian acorn-fed hams PDO Los Pedroches. A family, whose third generation, headed by two women, runs the company with a special affection towards its Iberian product...