Serrano ham is the pride of Spain. Very high quality dried pork ham, with a mild and natural taste, with a delicate taste of saltiness. Serrano has a solid texture and is low fat. Ham is used not only in gourmet cuisine but also on the daily dining table. Carefully selected pork is salted in sea salt and then hung to dry for about 12 months. After that it is placed in a special stand where it is cut into ultra-thin strips of equal size. This product is gluten-free.
Serrano – translated from Spanish means "comes from a mountainous area or mountain range". So this is where the history of serrano ham began. The ancient Celtic civilization began salting and drying meat in the mountains. The meat at the time was a wild black pig called Iberica, so even until the 19th century this ham was called Iberica and it was a really expensive product. Later when the ham was made from domestic pigs, it was started to be called serrano. And this name quickly became popular in all Spain and all over the world. It was the name Iberica that was rooted in this product, which was not a universal product but a luxury item. With the start of drying ham from domestic pigs, the name was changed to serano, which quickly became popular not only in Spain but around the world.
Serrano ham is wonderfully suited for a snack with tomatoes, olives, cheese, asparagus, also it is a wonderful duet with fruits like pears, melons. Usually served with fresh Italian bread or bruschetta. It is also possible to use it in various dishes: pizza, pasta, salads.
DrinkBest pairing with sweet, fruity and sour wines like Riesling, Moscato, Chenin Blanc, Rosé, Lambrusco, Grenache ir Zinfandel.