Jamón ibérico ~ pata negra

ahhhh ham from black Iberian pig ...  Jamón ibérico is for me the best ham ever... although some people do complain that there is too much fat .... but i guess that is what gives you a melt in your mouth taste..

More information can be found on the net, Wikipedia provides a good summary.

As it is at the end a Spanish delicacy, the best range and value of money is when you buy it in Spain. Outside of Spain it can be pricey, depending on the grade.

One point of note.. it does not keep well.. because of the fat.. best eat it as soon as you can  after it is sliced.. slicing it well and in thin pieces is also an art.. best if you can buy the whole leg and slice it yourself..

Pop it in your mouth and let it melt in your mouth.. personally a good accompaniment is melons.. yummy yummy.

I first tried this in a Spanish restaurant in Kuala Lumpur but it was nothing compared to the real thing bought in Spain. Even the ones you find in German supermarkets are mediocre when you compare what you can get for the same price in Spain.  So far, I have very happy with what I found in San Sebastian and Barcelona.

Walk into one of the speciality shops that sells an assortment of meat and ham and give it a try.. aHhhhhh yummy.. but taste first before you buy to make sure you know what you are in for.

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