Summer is just around the corner and the heat seems to be here to stay in most of the country, which means that temperatures are also beginning to rise, and if you have an Iberian ham at home this is important as it can endanger its preservation. Keep in mind that in the summer season an Iberian ham weighing between 7 and 8 kilos can be kept for two or three weeks without the heat and high temperatures beginning to take their toll due to dehydration and spoil the piece. If you are not going to eat the Iberian ham for approximately 20 days, the following conservation tips will come in handy.

Tips for preserving Iberian ham in summer

Storing Iberian ham in an area of the house with a lower and more stable temperature, such as a pantry, will always be positive. Likewise, if you do not have this space or do not have room for such a large piece, the most important thing is that the place where it is cool and dry with a temperature that does not exceed 22 or 23 degrees and that you protect the piece from sources of direct light and heat, such as a window for light or the oven for heat.

On the other hand, it is recommended that several slices be consumed daily, not only to enjoy a portion of a good 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham every day, but also to prevent the ham from drying out excessively (dehydration can spoil it very easily), since with each new slice the fat will appear and protect the part that remains in the piece. Once the slicing is finished, if you keep some slices of the bacon part, you can place them on top of the cut surface, as this fat will also hydrate it. Finally, cover the area with a clean, cotton cloth.

Despite what many people think, summer is still an ideal time to buy a good piece of Iberian ham, and now that you know how to preserve it correctly during this time of the year, take a look at our online store and get the best product.