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Prosciutto

Melt-in-your-mouth Parma ham, salty and umami with a nutty sweetness.

Italian cured ham aged at least 12 months, characterized by its salty and slightly sweet flavor, with a fine and crumbly texture. Its delicacy and gustatory balance make it a refined element of Mediterranean preparations, consumed raw or integrated into cooked dishes.

Prosciutto

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out
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In the kitchen

Raw in saladWrapped around grilled vegetablesFinely sliced as antipastoCooked with eggsWith melon or figs

Signature dishes

Melon and Parma HamPasta CarbonaraHam and Asparagus RisottoFigs with Ham

Substitutes

FAQ

What goes with prosciutto?

Prosciutto pairs especially well with melon, fig, tomato, pea and veal. Melon and Prosciutto di Parma, the iconic sweet-savory summer pairing.

What can I substitute for prosciutto?

If you don't have it, try: serrano ham, pancetta, guanciale.