# Jamonera

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Form of clamp used to hold the leg of jamón serrano

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A leg of *serrano* ham fixed to a *jamonera*, with a *jamonero* knife in the foreground

*Jamonero* knife

A ***jamonera*** (Spanish pronunciation: [\[xamoˈneɾa\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Spanish)), also known as a *portajamones* or *jamonero*, is a form of [clamp](/source/Clamp_(tool)) fixed to a wooden stand, specifically designed to hold a leg of *[jamón serrano](/source/Jam%C3%B3n_serrano)* (Spanish cured ham) or *[jamón ibérico](/source/Jam%C3%B3n_ib%C3%A9rico)* whilst it is sliced. The long and flexible bladed knife used to carve the ham is known as a *cuchillo jamonero* (Spanish pronunciation: [\[xamoˈneɾo\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Spanish)).

The device originated in [Spain](/source/Spain) and traditionally has a simple, stout wooden base onto which a metal spike and clamp are fixed. The thinner end of the leg is clamped in an elevated position, while the shank rests on the wood, secured by the spike. Once mounted, the ham is normally stored this way at room temperature, often simply covered with a cloth to prevent excessive drying.

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