Jamon FAQ

Jamon Questions
Choosing a jamon
How long does delivery take?
Where can I find a professional ham slicer for my event?
Returns Policy
Security and Privacy
Delivery to Europe
Wholesale and Corporate sales
Company info
Customer reviews

 

 

 

Jamon Questions

How do I store a jamon? Before you cut into it, your jamon will easily keep for three months. If you're keeping it for a week or two, you can leave it in its box out of the sun (inside the box, your jamon comes wrapped in a special cotton sleeve lined with waxed paper.) To store it for a longer time, it's better to put it on a ham holder or to hang it. In both cases, it's best to keep it out of direct sunlight. Once you start cutting it, it's best to store it on its ham holder.

How long does a jamon last? You can keep your jamon without cutting into it for 3 months, but it's best to store it on a ham holder or hang it. Once you start eating it, it will last about a month. It's best to cut from it regularly, to keep it from drying out. One good trick is to save the first big piece of skin you cut from it and use that to cover the exposed bits.

Does it need to be refrigerated? Jamones do not need refrigeration. Off-the-bone jamones and sliced jamon are best kept in the refrigerator once you open them.

Is it hard to cut? It takes a bit of practice. We provide a friendly How-To DVD, a ham knife and a wooden ham holder with all our hams so you can get started right away.

How long will it take to arrive? We ship via UPS ground, 3-day, 2-day air, and overnight. As we ship from Connecticut, orders shipped ground to New York and New England will usually arrive the next day. Ground orders to California, for instance, take 4 to 5 days.

Do I need a ham holder? Yes. It's very hard to cut a jamon without one. Luckily all of our jamones come with one. You can also purchase basic and professional models in our Accessories section.

How much jamon do I need? Large jamones weighs between 15 and 18 lbs. About half of this is tasty jamon (the rest is skin, fat, and bone). If you are serving jamon as a tapa or starter, 2 oz. per person is a good rule (although people will eat a lot more if left to their own devices, good jamón is highly addictive). For a main course 4 oz. is more appropriate.

Our small jamones weigh about 10 lbs. and contain slightly more fat than a large jamon - they are about 40% tasty jamon by weight.

There are so many to choose from...how do I decide? See Choosing a Jamon!

Fast Delivery

We offer free UPS ground delivery on all orders over $199. Transit time via ground from our warehouse in Greenwich, Connecticut usually takes from one day to New York and New England, to 4-5 days to most of California. For speedier service, choose UPS 3-day, 2nd day air, or next day air.

Most orders received before 12 noon are shipped the same day. You'll receive a shipping confirmation with tracking the moment we ship your order.

Your order is safely packaged to ensure it arrives fresh and in perfect condition.

Professional ham slicing at your event

We now offer professional ham slicing services in the greater NYC area, including Connecticut and New Jersey. For more information, email us at joshandguy@hamlovers.com.

Returns Policy

We want our customers to be satisfied. If your order doesn't meet your expectations, call Josh and Guy at 917-725-4039. We'll make things right.

Security and Privacy

We're here to provide you with great ham and other Spanish products, not expose you to risk or cause you headaches. All transactions are encrypted. We don't record or store your credit card information. We'll never give your email or personal information to anyone, ever.

Wholesale and Corporate Pricing

We offer trade pricing for restaurants, caterers, hotels, etc. Please contact us at wholesale@hamlovers.com for more information. We also offer discounts and personalisation for corporate gifts. Please contact us at corporate@hamlovers.com.

Shipping to Europe

We have another hub in Barcelona, Spain, from which ship to anywhere in the EU. If you'd like ham sent to Europe, please visit one of our European shops:

Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Poland
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom

About Hamlovers the company

Hamlovers.com is owned and operated by Hamlovers LLC. Our address is 1016 Lake Ave., Greenwich, CT 06831.