Iberico ham began selling in London for £1,800 for a 15-pound leg joint. It's the world's most expensive pork, raised in western Spain and delivered in luxurious conditions:
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The pigs were fed on a diet of acorns and roots to give the ham a distinctive flavour.
After being slaughtered their ham was salted and cured for three years, before going on sale in a hand-made wooden box wrapped in an apron made by a Spanish tailor.
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As spaniard I have tos say spanish ham has been the tradicional "bribe" for teachers, bank directors, mother in law, etc....
When a spanish inmmigrant is asked for "What do you miss from spain? ", 90% answer... My family and the Ham.
If you come to spain don't miss it!!
Prices in London are simply ridiculous.
It sounds good, though...I almost wish I could eat ham just to try it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXOtLtevyEg