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Prosciutto Production
Prosciutto Production
Prosciutto is cured ham that has been aged for several months. It is most famously made in Italy and has a unique flavor and taste.
Making Prosciutto
Making Prosciutto
Proscuitto is made by using salt to cure ham. The salt draws out the water and preserves the meat. The ham is then allowed to age for an amount of time to bring out the flavoring (usually no shorter than 3 months)
As with many cured meats, different spices or flavorings may be added prior to the aging process.
Slicing and Eating
Slicing and Eating
Prosciutto is generally served in thin slices as the they are rich in texture and taste.
Italy
Italy
Italy is built on years of history, literally. In Rome, a subway (underground railroad) is not installed because as they dug down, they continued to find historical artifacts. Italians have taken many years to develop the food culture that they have today. Prosciutto is just a small taste of a culture that puts quality of food over the expense and expediency of food.
A Culture of Quality
A Culture of Quality
Italians value quality food tastes and textures. They are willing to be patient and pay attention to detail. They are very particular about what they feed animals as it effects the taste of the end product. Tasting Italian food is like looking into history, which is easy to do in Rome as modern buildings stand next to ancient buildings. Take a look at some scenes of local life:
You will notice there is not much space for parking. The cities are built with narrow streets and most people walk wherever they need to go.
My Sandwich Activity
My Sandwich Activity
Prosciutto is a cured meat, which means it will last for long time without need for refrigeration and can still be eaten. Sliced ham, often used for sandwiches, is not cured and must be refrigerated. Complete the activity below and discover that taste and texture differences between sliced ham and prosciutto.
Materials:
Sliced ham (sandwich meat)
Sliced prosciutto
Sampling plates
Discussion
Discussion
Which slice of meat would you prefer to eat on a daily basis?
What are some benefits of prosciutto over sliced ham?
What are some benefits of sliced ham over prosciutto?
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