Prosciutto di Parma D.O.P. is a boneless, dry air-cured ham from the Parma region in north central Italy. It is cured for over 14 months. The leg of pork is cured with only pure sea salt, and the Consorzio does not allow nitrates or additives.
Only pork from Large White, Landrace and Duroc breeds raised in the region is used. The air and humidity of the Parma region are suited to drying and curing, and the flesh is mild and sweet. Parma has made prosciutto since Roman times.
Serve it in thin slices at room temperature. It works as an appetizer with cheese and bread, wrapped around figs or melon cubes, in pasta or rice dishes, or on bread or pizza. It can also be served as a main dish.
- Type
- Prosciutto crudo, salted and air-dried ham
- Origin
- Parma region, Italy (D.O.P.)
- Curing time
- Over 14 months
- Ingredients
- Pork leg, pure sea salt
- Additives
- No nitrates or additives
- Pork breeds
- Large White, Landrace, Duroc
- Form
- Boneless
- Serving
- Thin slices at room temperature
- Storage
- Keeps at room temperature before opening; refrigerate once opened. Do not freeze.
- After opening
- Wrap the cut side tightly with plastic film and cut only what you plan to eat