Lidl Jamon Serrano Reserva 6.5-7.5 kg £39.99

How rude are some of these comments? Some of you need to get off your high horses and visit Lidl. My partner and I some time ago decided that we needed to cut our shopping budgets so we changed our regular supermarket from Asda to Lidl. Surprised is not the word the food is fresh and tasty and everything we buy is fresh (We don't do ready meals) the meat is fantastic and the fruit and veg is good value. On the odd occasion we shop at one of the big 4 they are full of chavs, people still in their pyjamas and fishwives shouting at their children. Oh and most of the Lidl stores I've frequented don't have the need for a permanent security guard...the people that shop there have more class! The ham is fab saw one today it's a bit early for us to buy Christmas food but my fiancé was definitely interested in buying one.

Are you sure they're mouldy? Air dried meats tend to look a bit dodgy on the outside.

Could it be, that people don't understand anything about this kind of ham?!?! The mould people are reporting is natural, and once removed, does not taint the meat in any way! The store staff know nothing about hung hams either! So they are all returned, recalled and now Lidl will Never stock them again!

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we've actually sold half of our stock already and they've only been on sale from today. Apparently this is cheap even compared to the continent. they are not re-ordetable so once they've sold out that's it until next year!

great!! xmas butties sorted!!!

RICKYM

Sounds a great deal.......how long will it keep for... ?? and are there … Sounds a great deal.......how long will it keep for... ?? and are there any special ways to keep it for a while ?? thanksRead lessRead more

Not sure, I expect it will need to be kept in a relatively dry environment, like biltong which I make on occasion (dried cured beef, similar to beef jerky only 10x better)

On the box it says its been matured for 12 months already, so a few months more would probably be ok as you go.

There were only 2 boxes left in my local store last night .. sent a pic to the wife of me holding the box so she could gauge the size. She sent a reply saying "wow .. it's so big" .. I curbed my response of "yes - they all say that ;-)"

withomas

Excellent value but............Bought 2 yesterday - got them home and … Excellent value but............Bought 2 yesterday - got them home and both mouldy unfit for use, will be returning today for refundRead lessRead more

That is a prime example of not knowing what you intend to put in your mouth, air dry, along with the likes of salami is packed with nitrites & the like, having been prepped & brine soaked (for instance) then hung until moisture levels are at a satisfactory level (maturing or whatever you wish to explain it as) to assist the safe eating end product, which add to it's overall flavour whilst hanging in the air of a controlled environment.

Suggest you go & have a look at a proper deli counter, the principle is similar within cheese making, it's safe, it's as it's meant to be like that, often a crust as the outside is where the moisture from the inside is drawn out to prior to evaporation, (the weight loss is very extensive, this leg is a real bargain) ...get a knife properly sharpened & enjoy it!

Lyssie

Very good price. We buy from a local guy in the south of Spain and he … Very good price. We buy from a local guy in the south of Spain and he charges the amazing price of £29/kilo, which people are always astounded at the value. Gives you some idea...Read lessRead more

Probably the Ham you try to buy on Spain was a better one. This is from a white pork and the one from Spain was not "Serrano Ham" probably it was "Iberian Ham" and this is a huge difference, so on the price.

FYI "Reserva" means nothing. The hams are "Iberico bellota", "Iberico recebo", "Iberico cebo" and "Serrano", from better to lower quality.

economy shot in Spain or not you can still pay over 200 euros a kilo.

Lyssie

It's not very expensive for what we get. Good quality Serrano can be … It's not very expensive for what we get. Good quality Serrano can be expensive as well - I can't remember if what we get is Serrano or Iberico, as not been for a bit, but the place we go is excellent value for money. I'm a native speaker and have lived in Spain, and known this man for years. I'm not getting ripped off.Read lessRead more

Sounds like what you're getting is much better quality then
I can't tell the difference so much with ham but the more expensive chorizos, lomos, morcillas are way better than what we can buy here.

mitre

Sounds like what you're getting is much better quality then :)I can't … Sounds like what you're getting is much better quality then :)I can't tell the difference so much with ham but the more expensive chorizos, lomos, morcillas are way better than what we can buy here.Read lessRead more

If you are ever on the road between Pampaneira and Capileira in the Alpujarras (above Granada), around Bubión, look for the sign saying "Jamoncero Seco" on your left - the owner served in the merchant navy for many years and speaks English "fluently" - he actually does, but his accent is SO strong that it's easier for me to speak Spanish with him! - and will give you a tour of his facility. His cured meats are all absolutely amazing - the ham melts like butter.

Right, now off to book a trip to Spain................
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Acco

Probably the Ham you try to buy on Spain was a better one. This is from a … Probably the Ham you try to buy on Spain was a better one. This is from a white pork and the one from Spain was not "Serrano Ham" probably it was "Iberian Ham" and this is a huge difference, so on the price.FYI "Reserva" means nothing. The hams are "Iberico bellota", "Iberico recebo", "Iberico cebo" and "Serrano", from better to lower quality.Read lessRead more

You alerted the god folk on sausage making forum yet? (sounds like you frequent it) forum.sausagemaking.org/ind…php

I was lucky enough to attend a party last Christmas, where he had a 5 year old Iberico (about £700.00). It was beyond exquisite!!! I've just got off the phone asking for some advice...He says this is a great price for this kind of entry-level-ham!! So £39.99 later; My ham is being stored for our Family Christmas Eve buffet! I can't imagine it tasting anything like a £700 ham, but hey...I'm not a millionaire! So Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodbye X

brilly

hard to miss - box is about 3 feet long

I thought it was only one foot, never seen three feet on a pigs leg before

Well the two I have look perfectly normal and the one I've opened tastes great. There is a very small amount of white mould visible on the skin - this is normal and you shouldn't be eating the outside of the ham. This is supposed to be hacked off and then slices of the meat taken from within. I have a video from a very prestigious Spanish ham maker which makes a point of showing off the mould - and in fact their hams look much mouldier than my two!

edit: just found the video I'm referring to online - from Cinco Jotas which is one of the very best ham producers in Spain. Have a look at their ham and see if it compares.

Ham carving video

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Our Christmas Ham...Perfect condition! Sorry to hear people had problems!

If mould is a problem, just wipe the surface down with a cloth soaked in vinegar - soon clear it up. If it's as bad as what some folks are saying then it must have been stored somewhere a little too moist to allow the mould to develop.

felicityjanepatricia

we used to cure meats long before most households had fridges and hung … we used to cure meats long before most households had fridges and hung them in our pantries or lay on marble slabs to keep cool no sell by dates on them ive eaten yogurts 2 months after the sell by date expired no ill effects.i work in a supermarket and the food wastage is sinfull.Read lessRead more

My sister came home to find her son throwing a 5lb bag of spuds in the bin - when asked why, he replied ' they've got yesterdays date on them' !
I once grew potatoes that I harvested in September and was still using the the following April - what's gone wrong with folk, have they lost their sense of smell !

You don't need to freeze it! Cover the cut part with a piece of Muslin wet with Olive oil... These are dry cured for at least a year, so will keep for months if kept cool and dry! There are some excellent tutorials on youtube, on how to cut, and look after your ham! Good Luck!
John

Yes! It should keep... Don't worry too much about the mold either...The 'Joselito' hams are hung for 4 years (albeit in perfect cool dry conditions...) I would be inclined to take it from the cling-wrap, and keep it air-dry too. If you can just keep it as cool & dark as conditions will allow... Be sure to check out 'hamlovers.co.uk for some invaluable info on getting the best from these Hams!
At £39.99, they really are the best value...The next cheapest one is around £79.00 plus postage from the Tapas lunch company. (I had one in March, and they are not as good as these from Lidl...
Let me know how you get on...

Best,
John

The Aldi ones were much, much better quality than the Lidl ones - I had two of each.
We must have been unlucky with our Lidl ones as one of them definitely wasn't well cured - from about 1/3 into the jamon the meat started turning blue and gray after exposure to the air. I took the other Lidl one back.
And yes, I'm a Spaniard, and know that mould on the outside is not a problem...

nice idea, but I doubt these will sell in Lidl at that price point, give it a week and they will be on special clearance offer

How is this best eaten and what meat is it exactly?

A similar type of meat is being offered through Amazon local less weight of the ham with a knife, sharpener and carving block for £85 and that is being advertised as as 49% saving so this is pretty good in comparison even when taking out the cost of the extras.

@jazzy1 it's a cured leg of pork, and you slice it thinly and have it as a starter, on its own or with bread.

The only way Lidl will shift these is up the jumper of the regular shop lifters - I mean customers!

Very good price. We buy from a local guy in the south of Spain and he charges the amazing price of £29/kilo, which people are always astounded at the value. Gives you some idea...

Thanks

leewills8

The only way Lidl will shift these is up the jumper of the regular shop … The only way Lidl will shift these is up the jumper of the regular shop lifters - I mean customers!Read lessRead more

hard to miss - box is about 3 feet long

Sounds a great deal.......how long will it keep for... ?? and are there any special ways to keep it for a while ?? thanks

Sssssssssh don't make it too hot, I want one! Lol

Where to get a stand tho that is decent in the uk.

Good deal but if you're popping over to France Auchan are selling them for €25 currently.

Stands can be got on eBay. Look for 'jamonero'

Very good deal, I was looking at these in Spain recently non reserva 4.5kg legs were 45 euros in the supermarkets.

shame the stand is not included

Excellent value but............

Bought 2 yesterday - got them home and both mouldy unfit for use, will be returning today for refund

withomas

Excellent value but............Bought 2 yesterday - got them home and … Excellent value but............Bought 2 yesterday - got them home and both mouldy unfit for use, will be returning today for refundRead lessRead more

Mould is fine if it is just on the outside, it's a feature of the form. It will only be on top of the fat which you then cut away anyway.

This is a great deal - yes they are this cheap in Spain but in this country you're looking at a price closer to £100.

In terms of keeping it, ideally you need a cold place to store once opened and you'll need to cover the exposed part, best thing to use is a muslin cloth.

It certainly seems cheap, although without knowing exactly where it's from and what grade it is, it's hard to tell - 7kg of a popular grade of jamón serrano in Spain would sell for about £50, although you can certainly find cheaper legs of ham.

If comparing prices, remember that jamón serrano is not the same as jamón iberico (the expensive, top-end stuff).

Lyssie

Very good price. We buy from a local guy in the south of Spain and he … Very good price. We buy from a local guy in the south of Spain and he charges the amazing price of £29/kilo, which people are always astounded at the value. Gives you some idea...Read lessRead more

Then you are being ripped off for the 'Giri' that you are I'm afraid. Unless it's Pata Negra which I doubt, you shouldn't be paying even half of that - it's about that price retail in the UK pre packed. E7.50 / kg in Portugal and not much more in Spain. Whole legs (not shoulder) from Teruel (el mejor!) are about 40 - 50 Euros. Remember the Spanish economy is the walking dead....

CraftyCanary

Good deal but if you're popping over to France Auchan are selling them … Good deal but if you're popping over to France Auchan are selling them for €25 currently. Stands can be got on eBay. Look for 'jamonero'Read lessRead more

Definitely no stand in the box? The picture kind of implies there would be.

beastman

Definitely no stand in the box? The picture kind of implies there would … Definitely no stand in the box? The picture kind of implies there would be.Read lessRead more

The online advertising leaflet schmutter clearly states without, good thing, ..better value or else that would be a lot of bone & stand added to the end weight & cost.
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