From jamón serrano to the iconic jamón ibérico de bellota, there is a world of differences worth exploring. In this article, we explain how to recognize and choose the ideal ham for every occasion.

Serrano ham is best enjoyed simply carved into slices as a tapa with a little bread and perhaps a drizzle of Spanish olive oil. Chunks of jamón can be used to flavour stews or to garnish chilled ...

In Spain, Iberian ham production is confined to the provinces of Salamanca, Huelva, Córdoba, Cáceres, and Badajoz. Portugal also produces it under the name presunto Ibérico. Spanish Iberian ham ...