I am planning to buy this guy from Costco but want to make sure I time things properly. Ideally I would open it for a gathering on Nov 18 and I would like it to last through New Years. Is this possible if I take proper care of it? Also I have a chamber vacuum sealer — if I package slices and keep them in the fridge is it fair to assume those packages would be good for at least 3 months from when sealed?
https://www.costco.com/covap%C2%A0jamon-iberico-bellota-ham-leg-with-stand-and-knife%2C-15.4-lbs.%C2%A0.product.100519895.html
by darleystreet
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What made you settle on this one? I’m also looking to get one this year for Thanksgiving and I’m doing research
Iberico freezes quite nicely, and is actually easier to slice super thin on a slicer from frozen. I would recommend deboning and freezing in multiple pieces wrapped in parchment, then foil, then vacuum sealed. I’ve done this personally with excellent results.