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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...
Mostrador de jamonería en Madrid con jamones colgados y vitrina de Museo del Jamón

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...
Mostrador de jamonería en Madrid con jamones colgados y vitrina de Museo del Jamón

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...
Lonchas de jamón ibérico en un plato, cortadas finas y con vetas de grasa infiltrada.

What Affects the Price of Iberian Ham?

The price of Iberian ham depends on key factors such as the pig’s diet, breed purity, curing time, and selling format. Understanding these elements helps...
Rodajas de chorizo ibérico de bellota en un plato, con vetas de grasa y color rojizo.

Benefits of acorn-fed Iberian chorizo

Acorn-fed Iberian chorizo stands out for its intense flavor, traditional production, and the quality of meat from Iberian pigs fed on acorns. It’s a well-balanced,...
Tabla de embutidos ibéricos con lonchas de lomo, salchichón, chorizo y jamón.

Iberian Cured Meats in Spanish Cuisine

Iberian cured meats are essential to Spanish cuisine thanks to their tradition, variety, and versatility. Chorizo, salchichón, and lomo are enjoyed in tapas, celebrations, and...
Tabla de quesos ibéricos con cuñas de diferentes curaciones (semicurado, curado y viejo) colocadas en abanico.

Ideas for preparing Iberian cheese boards that impress your guests

To prepare Iberian cheese boards that impress, follow three key steps: (1) choose three aging levels (semi-cured, cured, and aged), (2) cut into wedges and...
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