Jamón Ibérico Has Arrived!
Yes, it's here, the Spanish cured ham made from a black pig that eats only acorns. Until recently, it was banned in the United States, but the USDA finally decided in favor of deliciousness, and the first shipments arrived on this side of the Atlantic just last month. Delicias de España just received its first batch of ham four days ago; it took them a bit longer as a restaurant to be approved as a jamón ibérico retailer. They're selling the hams for $52 to $95 per pound, and it comes either whole (7-10 pounds) or sliced as thinly as you like.
Delicias was the first place we thought of to call, although if you know of any other Spanish restaurants or markets carrying it, let us know. We've never tried it, and we can't wait to do so!
Delicias de Espana [MenuPages]
Delicias de Espana [Official Site]
What's Up With Jamón Ibérico? [MP: Boston]
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