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TL;DR

• Jamón Brunchmas Potluck Giftswap (aka Jamón Party) is an annual tradition started by a lovely house in the Mission. Manoj and Jo, the hosts of this tradition, really love the opportunity to celebrate something with friends, but they love jamón even more.
• This tradition started during the pandemic in Nov 2020. At that time, finding the jamón in Costco was the most exciting thing they’ve seen all year, but it was also such a good deal that we could not pass up!
• Although they enjoyed the challenge of finishing an entire jamón every year with their quaranbubble, Manoj and Jo now look forward to being able to share their love of jamón with more friends each passing year. </aside>

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But why is it called Jamón Brunchmas Potluck Giftswap?

• 🍖 Jamón = this is pretty self-explanatory
• 🥞 Brunchmas = we start the party around brunch time and it’s the holidays
• 🍲 Potluck = to bring more cheer and have things that can complement jamón
• 🎁 Giftswap = because it’s the holidays and who doesn’t love gifts? </aside>

Jamón Over the Years

Nov 2020: The leg that started it all 🍗

This year marked our very first sighting of jamón at our local Costco. 14.3lbs of delicious preserved meat for $99.99 and lots of free time! What can possibly go wrong?

The very first slice 🥹.

The very first slice 🥹.

Manoj in the zone.

Jamón is already so salty and delicious on its own, but it compliments so many dishes!

Jamón and Kerrygold butter on toast 🧈🍞.

Jamón on pasta 🍝.

Casual pandemic charcuterie board, with our sliced jamón 🧀.

Jamón pizza made with our own dough! Because who didn’t make their own dough during the pandemic? 🍞

Jamón on salad 🥗.

Jamón leg nearing the end of its life.

Jamón even made it to Christmas dinner! 🎄.

2021: Another one!… because why not? 🍗🍗

Another year, another jamón leg.

Breaking down the bones to create jamón broth! Jo made a tasty tsukemen ramen with the broth, but photos are nowhere to be found 🤷🏻‍♀️.

2022: Our first house party! 🎉

This is our 3rd year celebrating our jamón tradition, but the first time with a lot more friends!