What is Prosciutto?
Prosciutto is a dry-cured Italian ham that goes through a lengthy ageing process to give it its distinct flavour. Prosciutto is air-dried rather than cured with salt, like pancetta and guanciale. It is typically made from the hind leg of the pig, resulting in a delicate and thinly sliced meat with a unique texture and flavour.
Prosciutto Flavour
The taste is a delicate combination of sweet and salty notes, with a slight nuttiness making it a great meat to pair with lots of different foods. The aging process gives it a unique and slightly different texture from guanciale and pancetta, with more of a tender melt-in-your-mouth feel.
Ways to use Prosciutto
The unique curing process helps it develop a complex flavour, making it a versatile ingredient in a variety of different dishes. It’s commonly seen on antipasto and charcuterie platters, sandwiches and wraps, salads, as a pizza topping, wrapped around meats or veg and in pastas and risotto. It’s flavour profile allows it to pair nicely with sweet and salty foods making it likely the most usable between guanciale, pancetta and prosciutto.