DeLallo Sliced Prosciutto is an artisan cured ham known for its delicate, savory flavor and rosy pink hue. Originating in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, this prized cured pork is a popular feature on charcuterie boards and antipasto offerings in Italy and all over the world. Thinly sliced and ready to enjoy, DeLallo Prosciutto is delicate, yet rich with a slightly sweet flavor. This cured meat goes beyond the cheese board as a tasty component in unique appetizers where it can be wrapped around melon, asparagus spears, crispy Italian breadsticks and more.
- Classic artisan cured ham.
- Rosy pink hue.
- Delicate savory, buttery, slightly sweet flavor.
- Thinly sliced, tender texture.
- Easy, elegant entertaining.
- Charcuterie board favorite.
- Non GMO.
- Gluten free.
- No preservatives.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Prosciutto is a beloved artisan ham with many uses. Thinly sliced prosciutto ham is an iconic charcuterie board feature. It is a natural pairing with beloved Italian antipasti like olives, pickled peppers, bruschetta, gourmet breadsticks and more. It can be enjoyed as a unique gourmet appetizer wrapped around thin slices of fresh melon and crispy breadsticks. Try it wrapped around spears of asparagus for a beautiful side dish. In the kitchen, prosciutto can be used to create pasta dishes, pizzas, flatbreads, quiche, savory tarts, sandwiches, paninis and crostini toast appetizers.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is prosciutto?
Prosciutto is an artisan air-cured pork that hails from Italy. Made with the hind leg of the pig, prosciutto crudo (the cured variety of prosciutto) is then cleaned and heavily salted for curing. The curing process takes place in a cool, dry environment over the course of a few weeks. Additional aging—anywhere from 14 to 36 months—helps to develop the prosciutto’s meaty flavor and rosy pink hue. Before packaging, the ham is washed of excess salt. Along with cured prosciutto (or prosciutto crudo), there is a variety of prosciutto called prosciutto cotto, which is cooked.
How do I pronounce “prosciutto”?
Prosciutto is pronounced proh-SHOO-toh.
What is prosciutto made of?
Prosciutto is made simply with pork, salt and time.
What does prosciutto taste like?
Prosciutto is a balance of sweet, salty and savory. Its rich and meaty but delicate all at once. Thinly sliced prosciutto has an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture.
What kind of meat is prosciutto?
Prosciutto is a salted, air-cured pork product.
What cheese goes with prosciutto?
Soft and creamy Italian cheeses are sweet, milky and not too powerful to overwhelm the prosciutto’s flavor.
Can I eat prosciutto raw?
Prosciutto is not “raw,” as it is cured. It can be eaten right from the package. In fact, it is delicate in flavor and is best enjoyed without cooking.
How do I use prosciutto?
Prosciutto can be used to wrap around fresh melon or crispy breadsticks to create simply gourmet antipasti. It can be wrapped around asparagus for an elegant side dish. Top thin slices on crostini toasts with a schmear of creamy cheese to create gorgeous appetizers. Use prosciutto to create spring-centric pasta dishes with light cream sauces and sweet peas. Prosciutto makes for a tasty pizza and flatbread topping. Upgrade quiche recipes and savory tarts.
