4 Ibérico Ham Recipes You Have to Try

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Jamón Ibérico or ‘Ibérico Ham’ is a dry-cured ham produced from Black Iberian breed pigs in Spain and Portugal. Compared to other Spanish hams like Serrano Ham and other dry-cured meats like French jambon, it has a high fat content which gives it a rich and delicious flavour, not to mention an incredibly rich taste and smooth texture. Iberian Ham is incredibly versatile and can be eaten on its own, as part of an antipasti board or as the main ingredient in an appetiser or main main meal. If you’re looking for inspiration, you’ve come to the right place; here are four quick and easy Ibérico Ham recipes for you to try out at home.

4 Simple Yet Scrumptious Ways to Eat Iberico Ham

Grilled cheese and Iberico Ham

Take your grilled cheese to new heights by adding some Ibérico ham. This can be done in a frying pan or a panini grill; either way, you’re guaranteed mouthwatering result! Get your hands on some decent bread and slather a couple of slices with butter. Top the non-buttered side with lashings of Cheddar cheese and generously layer the Ibérico ham on top. Finally, top with the second slice of bread and whack it in your pan or panini press. Cook until all the cheese is melted and oozing out the side.

Authentic Ibérico ham from Spain can be hard to come by in UK supermarkets but the best Ibérico ham UK supplier is Iberico Ham’s online shop. Not only do they stock a range of different Ibérico hams for UK delivery, but their website provides a plethora of information to help you choose the right type for each occasion.

Artichokes, Iberico Ham and slow roasted tomato

This Mediterranean-influenced dish packs tons of flavour and makes for a real crowd-pleaser! To start, slice plum tomatoes in half and salt them well. Place on a baking tray and slowly roast for about 3 hours on 140°c, or until they are semi-dried. To serve, place a couple of slices of Ibérico ham on a plate. In a bowl, gently toss the roasted tomatoes, artichokes, olives and parsley in some olive oil, then arrange on top of your Ibérico ham slices. Serve with warm crusty bread or breadsticks.

Iberico Ham and tarragon linguini

This simple, light and delicious dish is perfect for a summer’s evening. In a pan, heat butter, shallots and garlic until soft. Add 150ml of double cream and bring to the boil. Add the zest and juice of one lemon, a handful of chopped parsley and tarragon and 30g of Ibérico Ham, torn into small pieces. Cook over a low heat for two minutes, then set aside. Cook the linguini according to the packet instructions. Once cooked, toss the pasta in the sauce and coat well. Season well with salt and pepper, followed by a generous grating of Parmigiano Reggiano and a drizzle of olive oil.

Melon and Iberico Ham salad

Using a melon scoop, scoop out bite-sized balls or cut the melon or alternatively, cut it into small cubes and place into a large bowl. Add some lamb’s lettuce, torn pieces of Ibérico ham and a handful of pomegranate seeds. For the basil oil, blanch the basil in boiling water for just a few seconds. Drain it, pop it in a blender and blend well with a good glug of olive oil. Drizzle over your salad and enjoy!

So, now you have four quick and easy Ibérico ham recipes to add to your weekly meal plans. Impress your friends and family by bringing the taste of Spain to your table!

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