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Hand-Sliced Jamon Serrano - Jamondor - JS023
Our highest quality 'Platinum' selection jamon serrano with a rich and buttery flavor that literally melts in your mouth. Thinly sliced by hand and packed fresh.
Size: 8oz/225g
Origin: Teruel, Spain
JS023       $20.00
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Saffron - The Ultimate Spice

La Mancha Saffron (azafran) is the best quality available. Hand harvested from the crocus sativus flower, this is the absolutely indispensable ingredient in Spanish cooking. The Saffron from La Mancha accounts for a small portion of the world's production, but the quality is unmistakably superior to that grown in Turkey, Iran, and India. These Deep red threads (stigma) contain no waste or white plant parts (styles) that reduce the quality or add to cost; only the best of the best in our products!

Tips for use of Saffron:

  • Pimenton or Turmeric can mimic the color of saffron, but the wonderful flavor is unique to this prized spice.
  • We recommend 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of Saffron threads be added to a recipe that serves 6-8 people.
  • Saffron releases it's flavor when heated, thus it is important to add the saffron before the dish is done cooking.
  • You may add the saffron directly to the dish, or infuse it in warm liquid to release the flavor. Feel free to experiment by making a saffron "tea" by using water, broth, or wine to add to your favorite recipe.
  • Some traditional recipes recommend gently toasting the saffron in a skillet (being careful not to burn) and then grinding prior to adding to the dish.
  • Powdered saffron has half the volume of thread saffron; 1/2 teaspoon of threads is about 1/4 teaspoon powder.

Saffron from Spain

La Mancha Saffron Glass Vial - AZ022
Glass vial containing the perfect amount of saffron for a paella that serves 8.
Size: 0.014oz/0.4g
Origin: La Mancha, Spain
Details - La Mancha Saffron Glass Vial - AZ022
Certified Origin La Mancha Saffron D.O. 1g Clay Pot - AZ016
The best quality saffron in the world. Certified Origin Saffron from La Mancha Spain, includes an individually numbered seal to certify authenticity.
Size: 0.04oz/1g
Origin: La Mancha, Spain
Details - Certified Origin La Mancha Saffron D.O. 1g Clay Pot - AZ016
Certified Origin La Mancha Saffron D.O. Jar - AZ010
The best quality saffron in the world. Certified Origin Saffron from La Mancha Spain, includes an individually numbered seal to certify authenticity.
Size: 0.04oz/1g
Origin: La Mancha, Spain
Details - Certified Origin La Mancha Saffron D.O. Jar - AZ010
La Mancha Saffron Amphora - AZ005
Decorative crystal jar containing ultra-quality saffron threads.
Size: 0.07oz/2g
Origin: La Mancha, Spain
Details - La Mancha Saffron Amphora - AZ005
La Mancha Saffron Crystal Cube Jar - AZ003
Decorative crystal jar containing ultra-quality saffron threads.
Size: 0.04oz/1g
Origin: La Mancha, Spain
Details - La Mancha Saffron Crystal Cube Jar - AZ003
La Mancha Saffron Jar with Mortar and Pestle - AZ007
Decorative crystal jar containing ultra-quality saffron threads and a ceramic mortar and pestle.
Size: 0.04oz/1g
Origin: La Mancha, Spain
Details - La Mancha Saffron Jar with Mortar and Pestle - AZ007