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Serrano Ham table of contents:

Qualities and Types
In the serrano ham you can find three types. By order of better quality:

Gran Reserva Serrano Ham: 15 months minimum of drying time. Reserva Serrano Ham: 12 to 15 months of drying time. Bodega Serrano Ham: 9 to 12 months of drying time.

Designations of Origin
The Spanish Serrano Ham has two different Designation of Origin: "Jamón de Trevélez" and "Jamón de Teruel".

All other Serrano Hams are considered as "jamón serrano" completely handmade.

Differences between Spanish Serrano Ham and Pata Negra Ham
When we refer to Serrano Ham or Pata Negra Ham (Iberian Ham) we are talking about two very different products. Both coming from different breed, different nutrition and different process of elaboration. But still, many people can not distinguish one piece from another or use these terms indiscriminately.