How to Store Your Cinco Jotas Iberian Ham?

A Cinco Jotas 100% Iberian acorn ham is a masterpiece of Spanish gastronomy, made from purebred 100% Iberian pigs and carefully handled by our masters in Jabugo (Huelva). The pigs from Cinco Jotas roam freely in the southwestern Iberian Peninsula, a natural treasure of special environmental value, feeding naturally during the montanera on acorns rich in oleic acid. These give the ham its unique flavor and aroma of nuts and provide healthy unsaturated fats.

Cinco Jotas is a high-end product, and once it reaches the consumers’ homes or the restaurants and specialized shops offering it to their customers, it must be preserved in perfect conditions to guarantee a unique culinary experience.

In this ham cutting tutorial video by one of our master slicers, Santiago M. Samitier, detailed advice is given on how to answer two key questions: How do you preserve an opened ham at home? How do you cover a ham to prevent it from drying out?

Experts always say that the best way to preserve a Cinco Jotas ham is to consume it, but a medium-sized piece (between 6 and 8 kilograms) can last for about a month once opened. When the ham is opened, it is necessary to protect the exposed lean part from the air, as air removes moisture from the surface, diminishing its juiciness. Additionally, oxygen can oxidize the surface, altering the flavor of the first slices.

To protect the ham from the air, the best option is to cover it with thin slices of white fat or rub the surface with them once we"ve cut the amount we want to consume at that moment. Then, you can cover it with plastic wrap to fully protect it, even for transport.

Your sliced Iberian ham, perfect as the first day

If you prefer the convenience of enjoying Cinco Jotas ham already hand-sliced by an accredited professional, you need our range of sliced Iberians. Packs of 40 and 80 grams of 100% Iberian acorn ham and shoulder, which take up little space, can be taken on trips and offer a gastronomic experience anytime, anywhere. All you need to do is keep these sliced packs refrigerated and take them out of the fridge one hour before opening. Enjoy!