Best sliced prosciutto

Top pick: Fratelli Beretta All Natural Prosciutto, Sliced — 100% Italian pork leg and sea salt, aged at least 20 months, and it's the one marked down right now, so it's the best balance of real Italian character and everyday price.

Who the others suit:

• Parma Pre-Sliced — the classic choice if you want certified Parma ham, cured a minimum of 400 days; the most traditional flavor here.
• Villani San Daniele — for a sweeter, more delicate ham to serve with melon or on a board.
• Pio Tosini — a small, well-regarded Italian producer; good for a treat.
• La Quercia Prosciutto Americano — the best American-made option, milder and less salty.
• Citterio sliced — the easy supermarket-style pick for sandwiches and quick lunches.
• Volpi, Del Duca, Frank and Sal — bulk or larger-format buys for a party or a big board.

Serve it at room temperature, out of the fridge for 10–15 minutes, so the fat softens.