Where do I start my iberian shoulder? How do I place it in the ham holder?
After buying an Iberian shoulder, when we get home we may have some doubts… How do I place the iberian shoulder in the ham holder? Where do I start it?
The first thing we must be clear about is the type of consumption we are going to give to the piece; if it is going to be consumed over a long period of time or if, on the contrary, it is going to be consumed in a single day.
We advise you to take a look at our post about the parts of the Iberian shoulder, it will help you to understand the explanation.
What type of consumption is the Iberian shoulder going to have?
If the Iberian shoulder is to be consumed at home, it is usually consumed over a long period of time.It is usual to start the iberian shoulder by the fore cushion , a trick to remember that we start it well is that the hoof is placed facing downwards.
If the Iberian shoulder is to be consumed at an event or celebration, it is usually sliced whole on the same day. If you are going to enjoy your Iberian shoulder in the same day or in a couple of days, I recommend that you start with the cushion, the widest part. In this case, place the shoulder with the hoof facing upwards.
It is the juiciest part due to the fat infiltration it possesses, and is the most attractive part to cut and the one that usually attracts the most attention visually. Starting with this area if we are going to cut the Iberian shoulder at an event will help us to enhance the piece and the cut. The diners’ first impressions of the shoulder will be better as they will be enjoying one of the most valued parts of the piece right from the start.
In fact, at a professional level, both at events and in specialised shops, the most common thing to do is to always start the piece with the mallet.
In any case, there are all kinds of theories and, in the end, every master has his own book. We hope that these guidelines will guide you and help you a little, to enjoy your Iberian shoulder much more.
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