Serrano ham is a Spanish dry-cured ham made from white pigs, salted and air-dried over an extended period. The word “serrano” refers to the mountain air traditionally used in the curing process. What separates a good serrano from a great one is time. Monte Nevado cures this leg for a minimum of 24 months — nearly twice the industry standard — allowing flavors to develop gradually and fat to integrate fully into the meat.
Two ingredients: pork and Mediterranean sea salt
This ham contains nothing else. No nitrates. No allergens. No gluten. No GMOs. The clean label is not a marketing claim — it is the result of a process that does not need shortcuts. What you taste is the product of time, selection, and mountain air, in that order.
Awarded Best Serrano Ham in Spain — three times
The Monte Nevado Serrano 24 leg has been recognized as the best serrano ham in Spain in 2026, 2025, and 2022 by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture (Premios Alimentos de España) — the country’s most rigorous official food quality award. The evaluation covers raw material quality, curing process, sensory profile, and consistency across pieces. For buyers in the US, this means one thing: independent experts have validated this ham to a standard that most serrano hams on the market do not meet.
