- What does 22 months of aging do to the flavor?
- Longer curing drives off more moisture and concentrates the meat, so it tastes deeper and nuttier with a firmer texture than 12- to 18-month Parma ham. The sweetness is still there, but the finish is more savory.
- Is this the same as San Daniele prosciutto?
- No. Both are Italian dry-cured hams, but Parma uses only sea salt and is aged in the Parma region, while San Daniele hams are pressed flatter and cured in Friuli. Parma tends to be slightly sweeter and softer; San Daniele a bit drier.
- How should I store and slice a whole rotondo?
- Keep it refrigerated, wrapped tightly once the vacuum seal is open, and slice only what you need. A meat slicer gives paper-thin slices; a long, sharp knife works if you cut across the grain. Let slices sit a few minutes at room temperature before serving.
- Does it contain additives or preservatives?
- Prosciutto di Parma DOP is made with pork and sea salt only. No nitrates or other additives are permitted under the consortium rules.
- What is in the package?
- One whole boneless prosciutto round, trimmed and bound in its rotondo shape. It is a single piece, not sliced portions.
- Where is the Prosciutto di Parma DOP Bound (Rotondo) 22 Months - Ferrarini cheapest?
- At viandersales, for $13.60, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Prosciutto di Parma DOP Bound (Rotondo) 22 Months - Ferrarini?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including viandersales, Amazon.