Fontana Ermes 13 lb. 13 Month Aged Boneless Italian Prosciutto Crudo

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Curing ham is a proud tradition in Emilia-Romagna that dates all the way back to Roman times. Today, Fontana Ermes honors the legacy of generations of Italian tradition in order to bring the finest cured meats - like this Italian prosciutto crudo - to your table. This 13 month aged, decadent product is made from the hand-selected legs of heritage breeds of hogs that are raised on the lush pastures and abundant produce of northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. The legs are expertly trimmed, then coated with a layer of sea salt to dry and preserve the meat. These salted legs are left to cure for 400 days in the perfumed sea breezes of the region, during which time the meat develops a complex, lightly sweet, and savory flavor, as well as a striking ruby-red color shot through with rich white marbling. This exquisite product is made without preservatives: high-quality ham, sea salt, fresh air, and time are the only ingredients used to make this prosciutto crudo, just as it has been made for centuries!

In Italy, prosciutto crudo is typically served uncooked, as opposed to prosciutto cotto, which is cooked. Thus, this prosciutto crudo is ready to eat straight out of the package! This rich, traditional meat will make a memorable addition to your next cheese plate or charcuterie board. Slice it into thin ribbons and pair it with hard Italian cheeses like Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano, as well as olives, figs, melon, and rustic bread for a delicious antipasto platter that your guests are sure to remember! When served with a glass of crisp white or complex red wine, this prosciutto crudo will offer a delicious taste of the best of Italy. Plus, while it's delicious on its own, this prosciutto makes a wonderful addition to any number of dishes on your menu! Add it to decadent sandwiches, where its rich flavor will enhance the taste of all of your other ingredients. It also makes a great topping for traditional Italian pizzas, especially when paired with melty mozzarella, brightly acidic tomato sauce, refreshing basil, and piquant arugula! Serve it alongside a plate of Tuscan tagliatelle and vegetables, or pair it with sauteed fresh asparagus or sweet peas. No matter how you choose to use it, this prosciutto crudo will impart the taste of centuries of Italian culinary tradition into your signature dishes!

Since his childhood, Fontana Ermes's life has been steeped in the ancient Italian traditions of butchering and curing ham. As a boy, he traveled with his father to remote, rural farms to slaughter hogs for families' winter supplies; because ham was such an important staple in peasant families' diets, this important job had to be carried out with the utmost care and expert skill. As Mr. Ermes became more and more accomplished in the art of butchering, it seemed a natural step for him to begin a ham production facility of his own. In 1959, he began the Fontana Ermes company by curing 17 hams - and, as a testament to his skill, these hams were purchased before they were even finished curing! Today, Fontana Ermes is renowned throughout the world for producing first-class charcuterie and DOP Prosciutto di Parma that are made in their state-of-the art facility with a deep respect for centuries of Italian culinary history. Explore their line of exquisite cured and cooked meats to get a taste of the finest Italy has to offer!