The truths about serrano ham

Do you know what serrano ham is? Are you familiar with the process that is carried out to make serrano ham? If you don't know, don't worry, we have a lot of information that can be useful for you to learn more about serrano ham. Serrano ham comes from the hind legs of the pig. There are different types of ham, classified according to the breed of the animal and its diet. * Iberian ham. This comes from Iberian pigs, with a balanced diet of natural grass and acorns. They can be cured for between 14 and 36 months. * White ham. In this classification, we find serrano ham, which comes from white-skinned pigs, mainly fed with cereals. They are cured for between 7 to 16 months. Serrano ham is traditional in Spanish gastronomy, and its production consists of only 5 steps. 1. Salting 2. Washing 3. Shaping the ham 4. Drying (natural or artificial) 5. Aging time Serrano ham is considered a beneficial food for human consumption. It has a high content of vitamins, iron, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamins from the B and D groups. Serrano ham has properties similar to olive oil, due to its unsaturated fats, which are good fats for the body. To know if the serrano ham we are eating is of good quality, the best thing to do is to taste it using all our senses. Look at its appearance, the softness of the ham, its aroma, and mainly the taste. Whether it is salty, sweet, or bitter. The original tradition of consuming serrano ham is that people can prepare it at home or buy the whole leg of ham and slice it gradually. Here in Mexico, we can find everything; prices vary and flavors too. The important thing is that whatever ham you buy, you enjoy tasting it with all your senses.   Cooking Recipes (it is important to click on the recipe title to see more preparation details)   Pan tomate. Delicious baguette with garlic, olive oil, and tomato. See the recipe here Bruschetta with tomatoes and basil. Italian snack of little breads with tomatoes prepared with olive oil. Also delicious when combined with a bit of serrano ham on top. See the recipe here Prosciutto, mozzarella, and melon salad. This salad is perfect for keeping fit in January! It contains serrano ham (or prosciutto), fresh mozzarella cheese, melon, and a very good mint dressing! See the recipe here Huevitos en jamón (video). This way of preparing eggs is ideal for when you have a large breakfast with many people since you cook them in the oven. They look very nice in the cups of ham. See the recipe here Spinach croquettes. This recipe features delicious spinach croquettes for lunchtime. Keep your whole family and kids strong and healthy. Let them enjoy this exquisite spinach creation in the form of croquettes. See the recipe here Orecchiette with ham, peas, and spinach. Orecchiette is a type of Italian pasta that goes great with ham and vegetables. The pasta is baked in a white béchamel-like sauce. See the recipe here Pasta with prosciutto. This recipe is truly delicious and easy to make. Prosciutto and pecorino cheese give it a very rich and gourmet flavor. You can find the ingredients in a supermarket or a gourmet products store. See the recipe here Serrano ham croquettes (video). Delicious serrano ham and manchego cheese recipes that work from a cocktail to a meal with kids. See the recipe here Chicken-filled ham rolls. These ham rolls covered with mozzarella cheese are filled with chicken. They are served on a bed of rice. See the recipe here If you want to see all our serrano ham recipes, click here