Protein Food
Prosciutto
About This Entry
Prosciutto is dry-cured Italian ham — silky, salty, and delicate. Prosecco, dry rosé, and light Pinot Noir suit antipasto and melon pairings.
Beginner Guide
Serve paper-thin; avoid cooking — heat melts delicate texture.
FAQ
- What is Prosciutto?
- Dry-cured ham traditionally from Italian hind leg.
At a Glance
Group
Cured Meat
Classification
Animal Protein Foods
Scientific name
Sus scrofa domesticus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Prosciutto
- Classification
- Animal Protein Foods
- Group
- Cured Meat
- Scientific name
- Sus scrofa domesticus
Taxonomy
- Cut type
- trim
- Anatomical cut
- leg
- Bone state
- boneless
- Processing state
- cured
- Fat content
- rich
- Primary cooking methods
- slice
- Recommended doneness
- well done