Torreón’s sliced Ibérico products are among the easiest to enjoy from our range, whether with family, friends or your partner while watching your favourite Netflix series. They’re perfect for an effortless meal or appetiser with the people who matter most, and they also make a great gift for your mother or mother-in-law.
As we know one pack of ham is never enough, here’s what we’ve prepared for them: discounts of up to 20% on packs of 5, 10 and 20 of our Ibérico ham, a finalist in the Best Acorn-Fed Ham category in 2018. These multi-pack discounts are available across all our sliced Ibérico products.
And here’s everything you should—and shouldn’t—do with vacuum-packed Ibérico products:
1. Conservation
The artisans of Torreón insist that, in order to taste the product as if it had just left the winery, it is necessary that as soon as your order arrives, follow these recommendations:
- if it is to be consumed In the next 5 days , the sausage or ham should be placed in the coolest and driest place in the house. A cabinet that does not give direct light will be perfect.
- if it is to be consumed After the 5 days have passed , we recommend placing the product in the fridge. The ideal temperature that we recommend is between 2 and 8 ºC.
The fundamental thing for this product to maintain its properties is its good conservation.
2. From the envelope to the plate
The moment for which you bought this Iberian sliced has arrived. The most important thing here is the temperature ham or Iberian sausage. Not too hot, not fresh out of the fridge. The state of the slicing will depend on it and, therefore, its cut, color, texture and flavor.
For the correct consumption of the product we need to raise its temperature to about 20 or 25ºC and we will only achieve this naturally.
How do we get the temperature right? Very simple, when we take the sliced envelope out of the fridge, all we have to do is put it in the sink and run warm water on it for 2 or 3 minutes.
- That the slices take off better when serving.
- That the slices acquire the juiciness typical of a freshly cut product.
- That the aroma it gives off is that of a Torreón product.
Finally, open the pack and arrange the slices individually on the plate. Ideally, leave them to rest for 5 minutes before serving. But we know that can feel like a long wait, so 2 minutes should be enough to enjoy the product at its best.
Follow these simple tips and you’ll be able to enjoy a delicious Ibérico breakfast at home. We know it can be difficult to find time for these little luxuries during the week, but what better way to start a Saturday or Sunday than by opening a pack of sliced Ibérico ham and enjoying it on toast?
3. What Not to Do
Just in case, here are a few things you should avoid:
- Do not freeze sliced Ibérico products, as this may affect their characteristic flavour and aroma.
- Do not open the pack straight from the fridge. Warm the unopened pack with lukewarm water first. This will make the slices easier to separate and help you enjoy the product at its best.
- Do not use very hot water. The water should be lukewarm, otherwise the heat may begin to cook the product.