Jamón
| Alternative names | Jamón serrano |
|---|---|
| Course | Tapas, appetiser |
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Ham |
| Variations | Jamón ibérico |
Jamón (Spanish: [xaˈmon]; pl.: jamones) is a type of dry-cured ham produced in Spain. It is one of the most globally recognized food items of Spanish cuisine. It is also regularly a component of tapas.
Jamón is the Spanish word for 'ham'. As such, other ham products produced or consumed in Spanish-speaking countries are also called by this name. In Spain, the term jamón serrano is sometimes used to avoid confusions.
Spanish dry-cured ham comes in a wide range of prices and qualities; as of 2019, typical prices ranged from €5.00 to €75.00 per kilogram, depending on a number of points, such as length of curing time, breed of pig, or type of animal feeding.