The simple trick from experts to preserve ham once cut

Like grapes on New Year's Eve, ham is an essential part of the Christmas season. Rare is the family that does not enjoy a good pork leg on such important dates. Although it depends on the size, it usually takes days, even weeks, for this product to be completely consumed. Knowing how to preserve it is essential to avoid spoiling one of the great delicacies of Spanish gastronomy.

As experts say, the key to preserving ham is in the ham itself. It is best to use your own white fat. To do this, and with the help of a very sharp knife, the area must be “scraped” very carefully. This will leave a film of grease on the edge that we must spread over the area where the last cuts have been made.

Subsequently, we must cover the ham with baking paper. The paper will stay stuck. Then you have to put a clean, dry kitchen cloth on top to protect everything.

The conservation of ham does not end here. It is also essential to choose where it is stored. Here there are several fundamental aspects that we should not overlook: it should not be near radiators or places where there are changes in temperature, it is not recommended that it be left in areas where air passes through (windows and doors) or in places where directly sunlight.

This advice has been popularized by ham expert Víctor Sánchez. This has been revealed through his social networks, where he has tens of thousands of followers.

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Víctor Sánchez has also warned that other traditional methods of preserving ham are not suitable. Among them, cover it with aluminum foil, cover it with plastic wrap or spread it in oil.