12 Month Half Prosciutto 2.30kg

WHAT IS PROSCIUTTO?

In Italian, prosciutto simply translates to “ham.” There is prosciutto crudo, a raw, cured ham, and prosciutto cotto, or cooked ham.

HOW IS PROSCIUTTO MADE?

Prosciutto is made from high-quality pork legs. The meat is covered in salt and left to rest for a few weeks. During this time, the salt draws out blood and moisture, which prevents bacteria from entering the meat (and is why it’s safe for us to eat it “raw”). Salting the meat also causes the flavors to become more concentrated.

After the salting process, the pork legs are washed, seasoned by hand and left to dry-age at a controlled temperature for 14 to 36 months. It is the combination of salt, air, and time that gives prosciutto its sweet and delicate flavor.

WHAT DOES PROSCIUTTO TASTE LIKE?

Prosciutto is a flavorful, delicately sweet and salty product. It typically has a salmon pink to brownish-red color and each slice is streaked with fat. Some prosciutto varieties are seasoned with spices and herbs like black pepper, garlic, juniper, and rosemary, which give it a more unique, fragrant flavor. The longer prosciutto is aged, the more complex it will taste.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO EAT PROSCIUTTO?

To experience the fullest flavor, we suggest serving prosciutto in paper-thin slices. Simply place a piece in your mouth and let the fat melt on your tongue. This creamy texture will coat your palate as you savor the leaner parts of the prosciutto, which are sweet, yet, salty flavor.

You can serve prosciutto on its own, or pair it with fruit, vegetables, bread, cheese, and wine. We suggest using younger prosciutto for cooking in dishes like pasta and pizza.