{"id":2619,"date":"2013-07-19T11:49:57","date_gmt":"2013-07-19T11:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theyummybull.com\/?p=11"},"modified":"2021-12-15T00:40:13","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T00:40:13","slug":"prosciutto-is-not-serrano-ham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyummybull.com\/en\/2013\/07\/19\/prosciutto-is-not-serrano-ham\/","title":{"rendered":"Prosciutto IS NOT Serrano ham"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elena Fernandez<\/i><\/p>\n

Serrano ham\u2026 no Spaniard has grown up without this delicacy. In fact, if you opened  every Spanish fridge I bet you could find ham (jam\u00f3n Serrano) in 85% of them<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we find it SO  difficult to live without  ham when we reside in the US. We know the price here is completely unaffordable but we simply can\u2019t help buying and buying it. And don\u2019t try to fool your Spanish kids with Italian or German ham. They will spit it out with no mercy.<\/p>\n

\"jamones\"<\/a><\/p>\n

When I was living in Miami I bought my ham in Milam\u2019s supermarket in Sunny Isles. The first time I ordered \u201cSerrano ham\u201d  at the counter the sales clerk asked me: \u201cDo you mean prosciutto?\u201d After one second of complete astonishment, I began to shake my head like the girl in The Exorcist<\/i>: \u201cNo, no, prosciutto IS NOT Serrano ham! I want Serrano ham, please\u201d<\/p>\n

In theory, prosciutto IS like Serrano ham. Both come from the pork\u2019s leg and the process is the same, as you can read at Wikipedia<\/a>.<\/span> But the final product is pretty different. I prefer Serrano ham because it is more cured, saltier and more intense in flavor and scent. And because I\u00b4m Spanish, of course!<\/p>\n

Yes, I know. You\u00b4re not a Spaniard. You can live without ham. You have lived without ham. And you\u00b4ve lived really happy. And it\u00b4s super expensive ($25 per pound). But\u2026 you should give our national treasure an opportunity for a special occasion. Because it  is healthy, the preparation is a no brainer, and it\u00b4s simply delicious.<\/p>\n

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Healthy ham <\/span><\/strong>
\nSerrano ham has a high composition of proteins and minerals and a high content of monounsaturated fat (50%), a powerful antioxidant and is a good friend of your heart. After undergoing the dry-cured process, ham is high in minerals such as sodium, iron, potassium and phosphorus too. Incorporating it into your diet in moderation is a really good option for quick and tasty meals.<\/p>\n

And what about the calories? Don\u00b4t freak out! 3,5 ounces of ham are half as caloric as a cookie and less caloric than white boiled rice too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Don\u00b4t overcomplicate<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"piquitos<\/a><\/p>\n

Less is more when you want to enjoy Serrano ham. No sauces (please!), no spices, no preparation needed. The best way to enjoy ham is with toasted Italian bread, you could find it at every supermarket, extra virgin olive oil and natural tomato squeezed on the top. But you can garnish it with melon or grilled asparagus if you want to prepare a complete meal. Are you in a rush and guests are coming home? Serve ham with picos<\/i>, a kind of Spanish little grissini made with olive oil too.<\/p>\n

The wine. Yep, you\u00b4ve paid a lot for your ham so you want to be savvy with the wine\u2026 I recommend a Spanish red wine made with garnacha grapes, like Borsao Tinto Selecci\u00f3n 2011<\/a>. You can find it for less than $10 and the quality is really good.<\/p>\n

After enjoying your Serrano ham maybe you will wonder Can I cook it diced in other recipes? Or What about trying the Iberico Serrano ham (much more expensive)? So yes you can. Yes, maybe one day you will indulge yourself and you will buy Iberico Serrano ham. But this is another story\u2026 and another post.<\/p>\n

Where you can find\u2026 (Greater Seattle area):<\/p>\n

Serrano ham<\/b><\/p>\n

The Spanish Table<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Metropolitan Market<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Picos Matiz<\/b><\/p>\n

Metropolitan Market<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Garnacha red wine<\/b><\/p>\n

QFC (not in every supermarket)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Metropolitan Market<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Total Wine <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Really interested in Serrano ham? Find more info here<\/a><\/p>\n

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