Looking for place to buy traditional Xmas ham

Posted: Fri Dec 9, 2022 6:38pm

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Hey All,

Happy holidays to all members ! As the title suggests, we r looking for somewhere that it would be possible to buy a nice good size traditional Christmas ham to put in the oven for that special dinner. We live in Polop but would be willing to drive somewhat if necessary as we often go to the end of our usual range such as north to Valencia or south to Mercia but obviously if there is somewhere closer. All help is greatly appreciated !

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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:03am

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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:03am

Try here https://overseas.es/benidorm/

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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:29am

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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:29am

CANADIAN EXPAT wrote on Fri Dec 9, 2022 6:38pm:
Hey All,
Happy holidays to all members ! As the title suggests, we r looking for somewhere that it would be possible to buy a nice good size traditional Christmas ham to put in the oven for that special dinner. We live in Polop but would be willing to drive somewhat if necessary as we often go to the end ...

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...of our usual range such as north to Valencia or south to Mercia but obviously if there is somewhere closer. All help is greatly appreciated !

Dialprix supermarket sell hams. They are hanging up near the meat counter.

Steve

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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 6:38pm

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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 6:38pm

As you're from Canada you won't find Ham like you're used to (unfortunately). You have to boil it then roast. Go to your local butcher and ask for Pieza entera de Jamon York and what weight you want. Plenty of recipes online.

Good luck

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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:21am

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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:21am

Isn’t there an English butcher in the indoor market in Benidorm or I’m guessing there must be English butchers around La Nucia.

What’s the difference between Canadian ham and the ham I always have on Christmas Eve.

I usually cooked mine either in Coca Cola or a winter spiced stock and then glaze in the oven for 20 minutes

Lynn

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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 6:20pm

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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 6:20pm

GrahamLynn wrote on Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:21am:
Isn’t there an English butcher in the indoor market in Benidorm or I’m guessing there must be English butchers around La Nucia.

What’s the difference between Canadian ham and the ham I always have on Christmas Eve.

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I usually cooked mine either in Coca Cola or a winter spiced stock and then glaze in the oven for 20 minutes
Lynn

The hams in Canada are pre cooked and spiral sliced ready for the oven. All you have to do is decide what you want to roast it with. I like mine with maple syrup and beer. They are huge. My parents moved there in the late 70's so have had many trips over

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:45am

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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:45am

PTR wrote on Tue Dec 13, 2022 6:20pm:
The hams in Canada are pre cooked and spiral sliced ready for the oven. All you have to do is decide what you want to roast it with. I like mine with maple syrup and beer. They are huge. My parents moved there in the late 70's so have had many trips over

Thank you!