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Boneless ham for home: practical, convenient, and easy to serve

Boneless ham is a practical option for anyone looking for an easier way to store, serve, and enjoy ham at home. Choosing the right format...
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Ham with Mites: How to Deal with It Without Ruining the Piece

Finding ham with mites can be unsettling, but it is often linked to storage and the surrounding environment. Knowing how to spot it early and...
Mostrador de jamonería en Madrid con jamones colgados y vitrina de Museo del Jamón

Pig Breed: What It Means in Iberian Ham

Understanding pig breed in Iberian ham becomes much easier when you know how to read the Iberian percentage, feeding, and curing time. At Museo del...
Mostrador de jamonería en Madrid con jamones colgados y vitrina de Museo del Jamón

Spanish dinners: the perfect shared-table plan in Madrid

Spanish dinners are best enjoyed around a shared table: ham, Spanish omelette, croquettes, calamari and unhurried conversation. At Museo del Jamón, you can enjoy that...
Mostrador de jamonería en Madrid con jamones colgados y vitrina de Museo del Jamón

Paletilla de jamon: ideas to enjoy it at home and share

Paletilla de jamon is a popular choice thanks to its flavour, manageable size, and versatility for sharing. In this guide, you will discover how to...
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How to carve jamon at home step by step

Knowing how to carve jamon helps you enjoy the piece more, make better use of every part, and serve more appealing slices at home. In...
Mostrador de jamonería en Madrid con jamones colgados y vitrina de Museo del Jamón

Jamon labels: how to understand them and choose better

Understanding jamon labels helps you buy with more confidence and distinguish categories more clearly. In this guide, we explain what the colours mean, how they...
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Jamon and paletilla: what changes and which one suits you best

Understanding the differences between jamon and paletilla helps you choose better depending on the occasion, the format, and how you plan to enjoy it. In...
Mostrador de jamonería en Madrid con jamones colgados y vitrina de Museo del Jamón

Spanish tapas: a quick guide to enjoying tapas the right way

Spanish tapas are small sharing plates made to mix and match: great ingredients, bread, fried bites, and timeless recipes. In this guide you’ll find easy...
Mostrador de jamonería en Madrid con jamones colgados y vitrina de Museo del Jamón

Ham shop in Madrid: this is how you experience jamón at Museo del Jamón

A ham shop is a place where you can buy (and often taste) ham and cured meats with expert advice. At Museo del Jamón, you...
Croquetas de jamón servidas en bandeja de Museo del Jamón sobre mantel rojo

How to make ham croquettes: a Spanish-style recipe with béchamel and a crisp coating

How to make ham croquettes (step by step): 1) Cook a thick béchamel (butter + flour + hot milk). 2) Stir in finely chopped ham....
Cuchillo jamonero sacando la primera loncha para empezar un jamón en casa

How to start a ham at home: easy, safe slicing guide

To start a ham at home, secure it firmly on a ham stand, clean the cutting area by removing the rind and any yellow fat...