thinly sliced, cured ham, arranged on a white plate

thinly sliced, cured ham, arranged on a white plate. The ham is a deep red color with white streaks of fat running through it. The plate is partially visible, and there is a small section of a wooden surface in the background. The ham is likely Spanish cured ham, known as "jamón" or "jamón ibérico". The location provided, Venta de Cárdenas, Spain, is a small town located approximately 50 miles south of Madrid. This town is known for its agriculture and its proximity to Madrid, so it is likely that the ham was sourced from a nearby producer. The ham is arranged in an overlapping, slightly messy fashion, suggesting it was plated for immediate consumption.