Bocadillo Sandwich Kit

One of the very first orders of business when we arrive at Barajas airport in Madrid is to stop by one of the many cafés and order a café con leche and a bocadillo de jamón. Delicious in its simplicity, a bocadillo consists of a loaf of crusty bread cut in half, coated with extra virgin olive oil, then layered with cured ham and cheese. You can make a bocadillo with many other ingredients - a wedge of tortilla española for instance, or roasted peppers, or thin slices of grilled pork. But to us, a bocadillo of jamón and queso is the purest expression of this very Spanish sandwich.

This kit features two large loaves of Barra Gallega from Galicia, crusty and delicious after 10 minutes of baking, 6 ounces of thinly sliced cured Serrano ham and 12.3 ounces of mild, flavorful Manchego cheese from La Mancha and a 17 ounce chef-style squeeze bottle of extra virgin olive oil.

Assembling a bocadillo could not be easier! Slice open the freshly baked bread, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, layer thin slices of jamón and cheese and you are done. If you want a bit more complexity, add a few piquillo or guindilla peppers to the mix. Cut the bocadillo in pieces and serve with a cool cup of gazpacho.

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Will the bread arrive frozen?

It may arrive thawed depending on shipping, but should be stored frozen until ready to use.

How should I prepare whole loaves of bread?

Let them defrost for 30 minutes prior to baking. Then bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes for best results.

How should I serve jamón for the best flavor?

Always serve jamón at room temperature to enjoy its full depth of flavor.

How should I store sliced jamón?

Follow the package instructions for storage. Leftover slices should be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated, then consumed within 3 to 5 days.

What are the white crystals found in jamón?

These small white crystals are amino acids that naturally form during the aging process. They are common in quality hams and cheeses and are completely safe to eat.

How should I store cheese before opening?

Unopened cheese can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

What is the shelf life after opening the cheese?

Once opened, it should be refrigerated and consumed within 3 to 4 weeks.

Can I freeze cheese for long-term storage?

Freezing is not recommended, as it can degrade the texture and quality of the cheese.

What should I do if spots appear on the cheese?

Spots can be wiped off using a cloth lightly dampened with olive oil, or trimmed away.

How are frozen perishable items shipped?

La Tienda ships frozen items in a recyclable cooler with dry ice and frozen ice packs to arrive in top condition.

How will my order be packed?

La Tienda packs products carefully to ensure they arrive in top condition. Cold items are packed with insulated packaging and ice packs to preserve freshness. Items will arrive in La Tienda branded boxes.