Bocadillo de Jamon

Name: Bocadillo de Jamon
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 rolls crusty baguette or Spanish-style roll (pan de barra), halved lengthwise; 1 large ripe tomato, halved crosswise; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; to taste flaky sea salt; 4 oz thinly sliced Serrano ham or prosciutto

Spain's most beloved sandwich: thinly sliced cured ham tucked inside a crusty baguette rubbed with ripe tomato and drizzled with olive oil. Simple, perfect, and ready in minutes.

10 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 rolls crusty baguette or Spanish-style roll (pan de barra), halved lengthwise
1 large ripe tomato, halved crosswise
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
to taste flaky sea salt
4 oz thinly sliced Serrano ham or prosciutto

Instructions

1

Slice 2 rolls halved lengthwise crusty baguette or Spanish-style roll (pan de barra) without cutting all the way through.
2

Rub the cut surfaces of both halves vigorously with the cut side of 1 large halved crosswise ripe tomato, pressing firmly so the flesh and juice soak into the bread. Discard the tomato skin once spent.
3

Drizzle 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the tomato-rubbed surfaces. Season lightly with to taste flaky sea salt.
4

Layer 4 oz thinly sliced Serrano ham or prosciutto generously over the bottom half of each baguette. Close the sandwich, press lightly, and serve immediately.

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What is Bocadillo de Jamon?

Spain's most beloved sandwich: thinly sliced cured ham tucked inside a crusty baguette rubbed with ripe tomato and drizzled with olive oil. Simple, perfect, and ready in minutes. This reference files it under Spanish lunch: made without cooking, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for prosciutto in Bocadillo de Jamon?

The entry for Bocadillo de Jamon calls for 4 oz thinly sliced Serrano ham or prosciutto. In its place: Thinly sliced serrano ham, or bacon or pancetta where it is cooked into the dish.

Can I make Bocadillo de Jamon gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Bocadillo de Jamon is 2 rolls crusty baguette or Spanish-style roll (pan de barra), halved lengthwise. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Bocadillo de Jamon keto-friendly?

A serving of Bocadillo de Jamon carries 10 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

How do I store and reheat Bocadillo de Jamon?

Refrigerate what is left of Bocadillo de Jamon within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

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