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The category offers three forms of jamón. The whole bone-in ham (jamón) is the hind leg with the finest meat, suitable for slicing at home and for festive occasions. The paleta is the smaller front leg with a more intense flavour and a lower price. Packaged slices are ready for immediate consumption without the need to slice them yourself.

For a gift or a large celebration, a whole ham with a stand is a good fit, while for ordinary consumption at home packaged slices or a smaller paleta are sufficient.

Jamón vs. paleta - what is the difference

The ageing of whole legs from premium brands such as Jamones Blázquez or Montesano is around 36 months, which gives the meat a deeper and more complex flavour. You will always find the specific ageing time and weight in the description of the given product.

Storage and serving

A whole bone-in ham is stored hanging on a stand in a dry and cool place, away from direct sunlight, ideally at a room temperature of around 15-20 °C. After each slicing, the cut surface is covered with a slice of fat or a clean cotton cloth so that the meat does not dry out. Packaged slices belong in the fridge once opened and should be consumed within the time stated by the producer on the packaging.

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