The Italian word for ham, Prosciutto, is dry-cured, and has never been cooked. Prosciutto, in the Italian language, is a reference to the cut of pork of which the ham comes from.
Prosciutto is commonly served with mozzarella or cantaloupe. These two pairings serve as a nice sweet contrast to the saltiness of the prosciutto.
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Best known variety
Prosciutto di Parma
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Prosciutto means ham in Italian
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Cleaned and salted before curing
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Cured between 1 and 2 years
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Often paired with mozzarella or cantaloupe
