Iberico Ham

[bednobs]

seen a deal on groupon for a ham shoulder. It states it needs no special preservation, not even cold. How long do you think you would have to eat it in once it's been cut?

[jaynethepain]

I saw that offer & wondered the same. Answers required pretty sharpish please!

[Prudie]

I'd think months.You see whole iberico hams in Spanish supermarkets not in the chilled area and hanging in restaurants.As they only eat a few slices at a time I think they leave them hanging for ages. It is already fully preserved when you buy it - if it's the proper stuff.

[vodkancoke]

Slice it thinly when you want it and keep the rest covered with greaseproof paper and cling film. We keep whole proscuittos and un-cut, they last ages. Once cut, they will still last a month or so. Ours never last that long!!

[boxtops]

Doesn't it keep for ages? Spanish butchers have them hanging up in the shops, they just cut a bit off when you want to buy some.

[bednobs]

thanks all, it looks loveley so might slash out

[bednobs]

splash

[Sqad]

Ages and ages.........providing that you don't eat it.......

[bednobs]

well sqad, i kind of want to eat it

[Sqad]

bednobs...LOL....then you shouldn't have a problem......;-)

As you may well know, there are different qualities and a wide range of prices.

However......enjoy it.

[Sqad]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Iberian_pig

That is the best, the "Chateaux Margaux, the Rolls Royce of the jamon Ibericos.

[bednobs]

i don't think it's that one. I'm just trying to work out if it's good value or not. i seem to recall a previous convo about pata negra!