Buying Iberico ham made easy

While food prices continue to rise it may be comforting to know that Spains most famous ham the "Jamon Iberico" is being reduced in price by online delicatessen Orce Serrano Hams.

Transparency when buying: There are many Iberian hams available in Spain from a variety of producers, on this page you can discover some of the very best. Descriptions have been revised to help customers make an informed decision about the ham they are buying as well as added flavour notes and points detailing the region of origin and the grade of each ham.

Pricing has also been revised for customers in the EU outside of Spain where Iberian hams can be sent, this has come as a result of working even closer with our Iberian ham producers enabling better value to be passed onto the customer. With several new grades of ham and suppliers on board there is sure to be a ham for the discerning gourmet and with clearer information the buying process made easier.

For further information visit the Orce Serrano Hams website or email us where we will be happy to answer your questions.


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Perfect Partners for Spanish Ham

Ever wondered what that perfect accompaniment would be for your Serrano ham from Spain? Looking for the ideal tapas pairings with complimentary flavours in mind? Orce Serrano Hams are now offering a unique service where you choose your ham, select your "tapas pairings" (Special or Deluxe options) and you will receive a selection of gourmet tapas specifically designed to enhance the characteristics of your Spanish ham.

Pairing flavours with a good ham for a true Spanish tapas experience needn't be complicated, we want you to enjoy your Spanish ham to the full so where aged reserva's are at home with more mature cheeses and bossy red wines, bodega examples preferring almonds, mild cheeses and crianza's your tapas pairings selection will match up perfectly.

Each tapas selection is made up of premium Spanish products (minimum of four) and is chosen per ham, to order. Selections differ and are chosen by both ourselves and recommendations from local head chef Pablo (Orce village) and the secaderos themselves from where the hams are hand selected.

So, if you are an adventurous Spanish gourmet and would like a selection of mystery tapas tailored to your Serrano ham you can now choose from two tapas pairing packs, put simply, its all about Spanish flavour!

Find out more


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Spanish Starters for Christmas

Christmas in Spain brings with it all the treats that everyone buys in for the festive season but with a Spanish twist. As a youngster in the UK I remember ridiculous amounts of salted peanuts - they were the Christmas snack which never lasted very long and then there was the famous prawn cocktail as the Christmas dinner starter until my Dad began to attend cooking classes - then the prawn cocktail went out the window. I dare say he would have loved Spanish food and it would have been hard to keep him away from the markets and out of the kitchen!

So, with being a little different in mind here are a couple of ideas for Spanish Christmas day starters - or even breakfast if it takes your fancy. (click on the pics for the recipe)

Serrano ham & Figs

One of those classic Spanish starters and occasionally served as cold tapas. Ham will go with ripe figs either uncooked or baked.

Spanish Tortilla

Another classic which fits in all over the place at Christmas time! Serve as a starter, cold as tapas, hot for breakfast and with ingredients only down to the imagination tortilla is a great all rounder.

Serrano Ham & Smoked Salmon Salad

Bit of a classy one this - wafer thin slices of Serrano ham (Iberico works too) with smoked salmon and salad drizzled with lots of good extra virgin.

Iberian Ham & Quails Egg Tostada

Very simple to make with the worlds finest ham, if you have an Iberian ham in for Christmas this year then do try this simple breakfast - its delicious!

Find more Spanish Christmas day starters here and for Spanish ham and sausages pop into the delicatessen.


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Jamm'in it up

Andalucian jam... or conserves. Last Sunday turned out to be quite an eventful day. We had been invited to the "Orce Eco Exhibition" to see and sample some of the produce made by small local businesses.

By no means the BBC Good Food show but still very much worth a couple of hours on  a Sunday afternoon. Stalls were organised by local producers of organic food from the locality including an impressive display of hand made leather crafts, cured meats, extra virgin olive oils, liquors, ceramics and other crafts.

The kids were particularly happy taking part in live demo's of pottery which rendered them bound in clay for the rest of the afternoon! A successful event which for us resulted in meeting a broad range of new suppliers and also tasting some exceptional olive oils, liquors and conserves. Black olive pate was a big hit and a tuna conserve that was absolutely delicious. Tapas in every sense and an abundance of home made, home grown organic flavours.

Washed down by cream lemon liquor and with a generous plate of cordero segureno organised by the village the afternoon was a big hit - plus we discovered some delicious goodies ready to hit the virtual shelves in January 2011. Find out more.


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