Heat, cold, humidity, excess light… are some of the external factors that we must be especially careful of if we want to preserve our Iberian cured meats in optimal conditions and maintain their quality until the last day of consumption.

TIPS FOR PRESERVING IBERIAN CURED MEATS

1. If they are whole pieces, the most traditional option is to hang them, without rubbing against each other, in a pantry. This place must be protected from sunlight, be well ventilated and remain dry. Since light oxidizes the fat in the product, it is recommended that the place be dark,

2. Temperature is another factor that can damage Iberian cured meats. Excessive humidity can lead to the appearance of mold and mildew. The ideal storage temperature is between 15 and 22 degrees Celsius.

3. It is not recommended to store Iberian sausages in the refrigerator unless the outside temperature exceeds 25 degrees Celsius, as may happen during the summer months. In this case, it is preferable to remove the piece from the refrigerator several hours before consumption to allow it to temper and not find the product excessively cold or hard.

3. The skin of the Iberian sausages is a natural protector of these so it is strongly recommended not to remove it completely under any circumstances, removing it backwards or making the cut as it is consumed.

4. The use of olive oil in the last cut of the piece to prevent air from entering and covering the final area with plastic wrap can also improve its preservation.

5. When it comes to sliced products, the best option is always to keep them in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and preventing air from getting in, you can make towers with the sliced sausage to enhance the tightness of the “package”.

6. Finally, this is the optimal form of preservation for whole pieces as well as for sliced products, the vacuum packing machine. If you have a machine of this type (they are even sold in large supermarkets and their price is really affordable) you can preserve the Iberian sausage in perfect conditions.

In our online store you can find the best pieces of Iberian sausage and also choose the sliced products that best suit your tastes or needs, choosing between hand-sliced and machine-sliced Iberian sausages.