Costco fans are rushing to stores to grab a fan-favorite holiday deal before it sells out again.
The popular 14 pounder Serrano ham Noel Consorcio – which has been a Costco fixture for years – is back again for the holidays for $119.99, the same as last year.
‘My Costco finally had the prosciutto leg! “Tastes exactly like the good things about Madrid,” praised one fan on Reddit.
Another fan gave tips for those looking for a bargain: They said legs are sometimes discounted after Thanksgiving.
In reviews on Costco’s site, the ham even got a thumbs up from Spanish customers.
Costco’s Noel Consorcio Spanish serrano ham returns for the holidays
For those who want to avoid the crazy scrambles in the aisles, it’s also available for online ordering with a $3 shipping fee.
The meat also comes with its own stand, knife, and carving instructions.
“This leg of ham will be my contribution to this year’s family Christmas party,” said another on Reddit of their holiday plans.
‘I’ve been getting this for the last four years. They have discounts after Thanksgiving and deep discounts after Christmas,” a third advised.
Meanwhile, in reviews on Costco’s website, a customer named Enrique wrote: ‘From a Spaniard: Surprisingly good.
‘I’ve already bought two. As Spaniards, serrano ham is what we miss the most. For the price and considering it comes with the knife and stand, it’s just what was needed.’
The ham is cured in the Pyrenees with Mediterranean sea salt and then aged for at least 12 months.
Costco boasts that the ham is 100 percent natural, bone-in and made from the finest white pork, with no added nitrites or nitrates.
It is recommended that when the ham is not being cut, it be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
This will help keep the meat tasty throughout the festive period.
Among Costco’s other returning seasonal treats is the ever-popular Kirkland Signature Peppermint Bark.
The famous snack is made of white and dark chocolate covered with crushed peppermint candy.
Costco customers who recently shopped at the warehouse may have seen the holiday treat in the baking sections.
Costco shoppers can purchase the 21-ounce package of the mint treat for just $9.99 this year.
Additionally, consumers can purchase a 15-pack of limited-edition Peppermint Bark Ice Cream bars from Häagen-Dazs for $13.99.
Some savvy shoppers can find this product available at Costco for $3.50 through November 17 and online for $12.27.
Costco fans are already stalking the aisles for seasonal deals and treats.
Costco recently began offering their seasonal Kirkland Signature Peppermint Bark.
Earlier this year, Costco raised its membership fees for the first time in seven years.
As of September 1, the warehouse-based retailer’s standard membership has increased by $5 a year, going from $60 to $65.
The Executive level, which offers 2 percent cash back on all Costco purchases made that year up to a total of $750, will increase from $10 to $130 annually.
Costco makes about $4 billion a year in commissions, a figure that will likely rise with the increase.
Until this latest increase, there had only been seven increases in membership dues since Costco was founded in 1983.
