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October 13, 2007 - The humble Serrano ham, popular for generations and one of Spains most famous foods. Cured by families all over Spain still to this day the bodega ham or standard ham is hung for 12 months. However lovers of the Spanish ham are in for a real gastronomic treat…Orce Serrano Hams retail Serrano hams through their online delicatessen and stock an array of Serrano hams none of which could be described as “standard”.
Over recent years the Serrano ham has gained such popularity that it now rivals its counterpart the Italian parma ham. Orce Serrano Hams are based in Rural Granada ideally situated to explore exactly what the curing houses are developing. Curing times, salt, air and rotation all play major factors in how their hams turn out and the results are more than impressive. Instead of the twelve month cured “jamon bodega” you can choose from reservas, gran reservas, extra bodega gran reservas and the anejo special which is carefully cured and turned for two years.
The Serrano ham has certainly arrived, Orce Serrano Hams retail throughout Europe and even sell to the Italians… Whats in the taste? Primarily a flavour only available from Spain and not just hams from any old bodega either, establishments have been chosen on merit and only those who excel are permitted to supply Orce Serrano Hams. Unavailable anywhere else these hams are unique in flavour and texture and are a certain treat for the connoisseur. So you can expect these hams near you soon? Well no, special order only through the online delicatessen, direct from a corner of Andalucia and definatly worth it.
