Amazingly Palatable Spanish Ham

People all across the world like to have Spanish Ham in their dinners because of its ultra-unique flavor and a truly genuine delicacy. From traditional to modern people, all love Spanish ham as it is the first choice of their tongues. They savor it like nothing else and they respect it like else. In fact, it has been widely celebrated and enjoyed since Roman Empire, and still it has its taste and charm among people. If you say that it has the widest number of fan following than you might not be wrong. It is highly appealing and gives distinctive taste to the taste buds. 

Most folks also prefer Serrano ham along with red wine or white wine. In restaurants you can order both Serrano ham and Spanish ham. The pigs are especially raised for the dish and are reared to give awesome taste. These pigs are given especial food so that can give superior taste to its followers.

In fact, both Serranoand Spanish hams are regarded as the most food remarkable that most individuals, who have tasted it, definitely ask for more. In practical senses, both Hams are genuinely produced using the animal's hind legs. However, if you want you can choose forelegs of the pig, which is often referred to as less costly. Often, people neglect it due to heavy fats. But, people who are willing to pay and want to taste amazing palatable food prefer Spanish ham.

Celebrating Spanish Ham

Spanish ham is the most preferred item these days. It is the hot favorite of almost all people looking for non-stop fun and deliciousness. Most folks love to have it in dinner parties and even in lunch with family and friends. It is completely unmatched and gives utmost savor to the lovers. It is not only popular in Spain but all around the world. It is eaten on the regular basis in most Spanish as well as American households. In fact, you can find it in many top-of-the-genre restaurants and hotels of the world. Besides Spanish ham people also Iberian ham, Bellota and Serrano ham for unique taste. All these are valued for their superb quality and distinctive taste. This is the reason these can be easily found in all types of parties. It is also celebrated amongst high-ranking foreign dignitaries. All these gives great taste and one can savor it easily in restaurants or at home only. 

Spanish Ham is very important food dried and cured with salt for centuries; in fact it is chief source of protein and nutrients. The people of the Iberian Peninsula prefer pork and ham in their diets for centuries. Today also people love to order it from the online stores. There are many stores that offer the highest quality Iberico Pata negra "Bellota" ham. Lovers can buy the best quality of Serrano ham or Spanish Ham online for the very best possible price. All their ham products are of top quality, for a very affordable price.

These online stores also share different types of world-class recipes and procedures of cutting ham such as " The ham slices should be as thin as possible; the cut must be uniform from top to bottom or vice versa, and cover the entire width of the ham " and much more.  In short, Spanish ham is the highest celebrated items amongst its lovers.

Chicken breast with Serrano ham and Mozzarella

Chicken breast stuffed with delectable Serrano ham and springy Mozzarella cheese is a simple, yet delicious, meal to serve during the coming festive period.

The sauce is based on the traditional salsa de vino de Málaga and its sweet flavors accompany the succulent chicken perfectly.

Mozzarella is an Italian cheese originating from Latium and Campania and although buffalo milk is still used in these areas, much of the Mozzarella from the rest of Italy is made with cow’s milk. It is a fresh cheese with a mild taste but when made with buffalo milk it has a much more delicate flavor.

Lyonnaise potatoes and some steamed vegetables like broccoli, French beans and carrots are an ideal accompaniment to this dish.

Your choice of wine is limited only by your imagination but a Coto de Imaz Rioja Reservacomplements this meal perfectly. Its seductive spice, tobacco and herbal aromas and silky fruit flavors are the essence of a traditional Rioja and the aging in oak barrels combines the classic marriage of wine and wood.

If your preference is white wine, then El Coto also offer an intensely aromatic El Coto Rioja Blanco that has an exquisite after taste of fruit and fine herbs.

Ingredients

4 Large chicken breast

8 slices of Serrano Ham

1 Mozzarella ball

Pepper& oregano

1 Egg

Bay leaves

1 glass dry sherry

75ml water

2 garlic cloves

Chicken stock cube

100G Raisins

Teaspoon brown sugar

½ Teaspoon flour

Olive oil

Method

Clean and trim the chicken breasts and then butterfly each one. Lay the opened breasts on a flat surface and brush each one with some beaten egg, a sprinkle of oregano and some pepper. Lay two slices of Serrano ham across each beast and then place a few thin slices of Mozzarella along the middle of the ham and roll the chicken breast into a secure cylinder. Place the rolls on a piece of kitchen foil and roll this into a tube twisting the ends of the foil to seal each parcel. 

Place the chicken rolls into a roasting tin and add a little sherry, water and the bay leaves and bake in a pre-heated oven for 30-40 minutes depending on the size of the chicken breasts. Set aside to cool a little before removing the foil. 

Using a small sauce pan, gently sauté the chopped  garlic in a little olive oil for one minute and then add the raisins and brown sugar to the pan cook for a further one minute before adding the flour.

Mix the ingredients to form a paste and add the wine, stirring continually so that a sauce forms.

Add the water, stock-cube and any juices left from the roasting tin, and simmer for five minutes until the sauce has reduced a little.

Serve the chicken sliced into medallions with the sauce poured over. Bon appetite!

French beans and Serrano Ham

200grams French beans

6 Slices of Serrano ham cut into small pieces

1 Small onion chopped

2 garlic cloves (sliced)

50 grams pine nuts

Paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice

Method

Blanch the French beans in boiling water for one minute and then drain.

For best results, use a heavy based frying pan -Dry-fry the pine nuts for two minutes, whilst shaking the pan regularly so that they do not burn, and then remove from the pan.

Sauté the onion, garlic and paprika in a little olive oil until the onion is translucent and then add the French beans and pine nuts and continue to sauté for two-three minutes, or until the beans are cooked, but crisp. Season with salt and pepper and a little lemon juice, and serve.

Garlic mushrooms with Serrano ham and chillies

10 large cultivatedmushrooms (quartered)

100 grams diced Serrano ham

4 cloves garlic (sliced)

1 glass Tio Pepe or sherry

1 small red chili (optional)

Olive oil

Method.

In a heavy based frying pan, sauté the garlic and chili in a little olive for one minute and then add the quartered mushrooms and diced Serrano ham and cook for a further two minutes. Next pour in the Tio Pepe and continue cooking for two or three minutes.

Serve with plenty of crusty bread to mop up the delicious juices.