holliday Ham guide

[xxxchoholic Rai ♥]

In case you were too busy beating deadlines and attending Christmas parties these past few days to properly prepare for the holidays, know this: We're only a few hours away from 12 midnight of December 25, the time of the all-important Noche Buena feast.

If you’ve completely forgotten to prepare, don’t panic; you can still have an easy, fuss-free spread with pasta, fruit salad, a few slices of queso de bola, and of course, the Christmas ham.

But which of the many hams in the supermarket should you buy? Well, if you're not that much of a foodie, pick anything. But if you're a serious eater who wants only the best kinds of meat to pass through his/her mouth, then below are our picks of the best hams in the country.

Put it between two loaves of bread, fry it a bit and consume with rice, or just cut some up and pair it with beer; whatever you choose to do, we promise you'll be visiting ham heaven!

#1 EXCELENTE HAM



BUY IT: If you don’t mind falling in line for hours for good ham

Hundreds of people line up at Excelente’s roadside store in Quiapo during the holiday season for a very good reason: Their smoked Chinese hams, known for being some of the most flavorful around, is the stuff of Noche Buena legend. Try to place your order as early as possible to avoid the maddening Christmas crowds.
Prices range from P840 to P1,150 per kilogram. Available at 155-157 Carlos Palanca St., Quiapo, Manila. Visit www.excelenteham.com/home or call 733-6360 or 733-6355 for orders or inquiries.


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#2 MAJESTIC HAM



BUY IT: For a cozy holiday feast with your family

This ham is considered as one of the finest in the country for its delicious, salty-sweet taste. Its quality has also remained top-notch throughout the decades, making it a year-round Filipino favorite.

Prices range from P1,045 to P1,255 per kilogram. Available at Cash and Carry, Unimart, Cherry Foodarama Congressional, and selected Rustan’s, Shopwise branches. You can also call 995 0661/913 5488/995 0320 or order at www.majestic-ham.com.

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#3 SANTI’S CHRISTMAS HONEY HAM




BUY IT: For a present that’s pricier than it looks

A posh deli like Santi’s probably wouldn’t be the first place you’d go to for value-for-money fare, but surprise, surprise—their honey-glazed ham is delicious, moist, and best of all, affordable. Here’s a great holiday idea: Give one to someone you need to impress, like your ninong sa kasal or your girlfriend’s parents, and watch your pogi points soar.

 P529 per kilogram, available at all Santi’s branches

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#4 ADELINA’S HAM



BUY IT: If you’re a Mandaluyong resident—they offer free delivery in the area!

Adelina’s is known for their trademark Chinese ham that’s moister and just a bit sweeter than its counterparts. Don’t forget to eat it with its accompanying sauce for best gustatory results.
Prices range from P840 to P1,050 per kilogram. Available at 180 General Kalentong Street, Mandaluyong City. You can also order at www.adelinasham.weebly.com.


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#5 THE PLAZA PREMIUM BAKED HAM



BUY IT: If you’re in the mood to relive Christmas memories

The Plaza Premium Baked Ham has been a consistent topnotcher in local “best ham” lists for decades. A bite of its tender, perfectly salty meat is guaranteed to give you a rush of Christmas memories, making it a traditional Noche Buena centerpiece for several families.

Priced at P1,400 per kilogram for a whole leg; P2,250 per 1.5 kilogram for a ball ham; and P150 per 100 grams for sliced ham. Available at SM Megamall, Petron Square Dasmarinas Village Makati, and Rustan’s Makati. You can also order at www.theplazapremiumbakedham.com.

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#6 PUREFOODS FIESTA HAM



BUY IT: If you want a fool-proof ham for all occasions

Purefoods’ Fiesta Ham’s tagline, “the star of the Noche Buena,” exists for a reason: Its meat is reasonably priced, tasty, and best of all, widely available. If you don’t have the time (or the patience) to get in line for pricier hams, a quick trip to the grocery for this tried-and-tested porcine delight would more than suffice.

Prices range from P138 to P739.50, available at all grocery stores nationwide.

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#7 CONSORCIO DE JABUGO JAMON IBERICO



BUY IT: If you’re a loaded gourmand with a taste for the finer things in life

If you really want to pull out all the stops for your Noche Buena, then order some Jamon Iberico for your table. Made from the finest black Iberian pigs from the southwest regions of Spain, this ham is known worldwide for its savory taste and smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Yes, it’s a lot pricier than your run-of-the-mill hams, but if you can afford to spend the cash equivalent of a cheap phone for a chunk of the finest meat in the world, then by all means, go ahead and indulge!

P4,585 per kilo (approx. 7-8 kg./leg), Rustan’s; order at www.rustansfresh.com/marketplace-order

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# 8 KING SUE CHINESE HAM




BUY IT: For a potluck Noche Buena with the whole clan

King Sue’s huge bone-in ham is a staple at a lot of holiday parties for its distinctly salty flavor—a trademark of Chinese hams—and affordable price points. Make sure to prepare it when you’re not in a ravenous mood: This ham comes with lengthy preparation instructions that can take up a good chunk of your time. But hey, a little sacrifice is nothing for good ham, right?

Chinese style hams are priced at P555 per kilogram for the raw hams and P630 per kilogram for the boiled ham. Available at all leading grocery stores nationwide.


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[cezky09]

Great share Ms.Rai thank you

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[Prime™]

Majestic, Purefoods and Iberico are my favorite. Iberico I go crazy over.

Santis and the rest di ko pa na try, even sa earles. But I really like ham, gave me something to consider. Thanks for the share kiddo.

[charliehouse]

Solve na ako sa purefoods fiesta, basta lang may toma pagkatapos.

[tonistork]

okai na ako sa purefoods fiesta ham, madali itong hanapin and besides ito lagi binibigay ng company namin kada pasko.

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okai na ako sa purefoods fiesta ham, madali itong hanapin and besides ito lagi binibigay ng company namin kada pasko.

yeah i'll agree on that one purefoods fiesta ham

is the easiest and most commercialized ham to obtain so most likely

people would really prefer this ham..

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