NORCIA IGP PRESSED RAW HAM

Product Description:
The Prosciutto Crudo di Norcia IGP is the authentic expression of Norcia’s tradition, a specialty recognized across Europe for its superior quality and unmistakable flavor. Born from a heritage passed down through generations, this ham is the perfect blend of gastronomic culture, unspoiled territory, and artisanal mastery.

Key Features:

• Selected Raw Materials: Made from heavy pigs to ensure the right fat percentage and the characteristic pear shape that distinguishes Prosciutto di Norcia.
• Optimal Aging: A minimum of 18 months in dedicated aging rooms, with constant control of ventilation and humidity, allowing the ham to develop its intense aroma and unique flavor.
• Artisanal Processing: Hand-deboned and knife-cleaned to preserve the integrity of the product, with meticulous phases of salting, massaging, and larding for uniform aging and optimal tenderness.

Production Process:

• Salting: Done in two stages, using sea salt. During this process, the ham is massaged to ensure uniform salt penetration.
• Larding: The exposed part of the muscle is covered with lard, a finely ground mixture of pork fat, to preserve tenderness and ensure balanced aging.
• Aging: Takes place in environments with a carefully controlled thermo-hygrometric balance, utilizing natural climatic factors from the production area to give the ham its characteristic aromatic profile.

Product Specifications:

• Final Weight: About 8 kg
• Appearance: Pressed for a compact and uniform shape, ideal for slicing with a machine or knife.
• Aroma & Flavor: Intense, harmonious, and persistent, with balanced notes of sweetness and saltiness that evoke the aromatic herbs used in the aging process.

Usage Tips:

• Slicing: It is recommended to slice the ham thinly to fully appreciate its flavor and aroma.
• Pairings: Excellent with rustic bread, aged cheeses, and a glass of full-bodied red wines. Also perfect for enriching charcuterie boards, gourmet pizzas, or delicious appetizers.
• Cooking Use: Ideal as the centerpiece of refined recipes or to elevate traditional Italian dishes.

Bring the authentic flavors of Umbria to your table with Norcia IGP Pressed Raw Ham, an excellence that makes a difference in your establishment!