| The Serrano Ham |
| Written by Janos Vulman |
| Monday, 24 May 2010 07:37 |
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Many average ham types can be bought in shops and only few offered a great Spanish pork food: Serrano ham. Whether you buy it in slice, in chunks or as a complete, bone-in ham you should try it with some wine. It has benefit.
Many average ham types can be bought in shops and only few offered a great Spanish pork food: Serrano ham. Whether you buy it in slice, in chunks or as a complete, bone-in ham you should try it with some wine. It has benefit. Best ham not for gourmands. Jamon Serrano is a ham with dry-cured technique making which is a very difficult process. Most important thing to cover ham with salt for two weeks to preserve it from spoiling. After it ham is hung from half a year to 18 months. This one is Serrano ham "reserva". An average ham is 7-8 kg. The best hams are produced from the long legged Iberian hogs. As a part of your dining Serrano can be offered as a breakfast. A shiny weekend never could start better than with this Spanish bead. To prevent its aromas best stored in a cool dry place. This is definitely a "room temperature" product. Serrano as a very good red wine which should be left in the bottle after opening it is the best if you leave on the plate after slicing it. Recommended time is 30 minutes. Deepest and richest flavors, aromas and texture are come from Serrano in this case. Serve in very thin, freshly cut bite-sized slices. People used to cook it as well. All the time please finely diced it and lightly fry it. From its home hereby I show you a very special technique "rehogado con jamon": Before saute with cooked vegetable in the mixture lightly fry diced ham in olive oil It goes with artichokes, green beans, sprouts, etc. Omelet lovers can use it as an extra ingredients, in bigger size a great for spaghetti sauce as well. buen appetito! From many pairing options here are two: With a great Italian wine:Casa de la Ermita Viognier- Serrano Ham with Melon Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio - Turkey club sandwich About the Author: Looking to find the best deal on food pairings, then visit www.thefoodforwine.com to find the best advice on food and wine matchings for you. |