Joselito Full Leg Jamon

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

Great as a gift or as the main attraction at your dinner party, this Joselito set comes with all you need to make Jamon Iberico the star of your party.

The whole leg of classic, iconic Iberian ham has an elongated shape, with a glossy appearance and a pink to purple red color. It’s the leg of the famous Pata Negra, which feeds on acorns, and has a high percentage of monosaturated fatty acids, especially oleic acid. This fattiness is its secret to its incredible quality—aromatic, with a melt-in-your-mouth consistency. It was naturally cured for 36 months. Its delicate flesh has a mild, delicate flavor; slightly sweet, with earthy, nutty notes.

With this whole jamon leg comes a holder made with high quality stainless steel and solid wood. It has a rotating bush that provides a great hold on the ham, making it easy to tilt and turn to your desired position for the best cuts.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

The best way to enjoy the Joselito Jamon Iberico full leg is simply. Place your jamon leg on the holder, and use that first slice to cut past the fat layer. Carve short, thin slices from different sections to be able to appreciate the incredible range one leg has to offer. In Spain, it’s common to eat your jamon slices using your fingers. You can consume the jamon on its own, or with some slices of toasted bread and slices of tomato. It’s also great with Manchego cheese.

Pair with Spanish drink, like Cava or Manzanilla fine sherry. It also works well with other sparkling wines.

THE BEST OF THE BEST

Dubbed “the rebel” of the Spanish ham world, Joselito was founded by Vicente Gomez in 1898, and created it as a family business. Using only the most natural of processes, and 100% Iberian pigs, it has been declared the best ham in the world. In fact, it’s sometimes described as the Dom Perignon of Iberian cured meats.

A century and six generations later, Joselito has become a beacon of quality, and is acclaimed by the biggest names in gastronomy, and lauded by food critics worldwide.

Storage Instructions

To properly conserve and extend the ham shelf life, store in a cool, dry place, with the ideal serving temperature between 17-22º C.

Please message us if you require a carving board as well. We can source.