Culatello is a type of cured meat made from the filet or loin of the hind leg, and is similar to prosciutto. It is a delicacy that has become increasingly popular in recent years, and is even the subject of a new documentary called ‘The Secret Life of Culatello’.
In order to make culatello, only salt is used as a curing agent. The meat is then aged in either a beef or hog bladder, which acts as an airtight casing that helps prevent spoilage and contamination. This traditional process allows the culatello to develop its distinctive flavour profile over time: sweet, nutty and savoury with hints of natural smoke.
The documentary explores the fascinating history behind this traditional Italian delicacy. It delves into how it became an exclusive item within aristocratic households and offers unprecedented access to some of Italy’s oldest producers who still make it using ancient methods today.
For anyone looking to learn more about gourmet cuisine, ‘The Secret Life of Culatello’ provides an unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the best-known artisans in Italy – all while discovering how this special product has been crafted for centuries. We highly recommend taking some time out to watch this captivating documentary about one of Italy’s greatest exports!
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- ☘️ ALL NATURAL: No nitrates or nitrites added. No color additives added, no preservatives added, GMO-free, gluten-free, lactose-free.
- 🗓️ CURATION TIME: Serrano sliced ham curated for at least 12 months. The original Jamon Serrano from Spain.
- 🐖 INGREDIENTS: Pork ham, salt. All-natural, minimally processed, and with no artificial ingredients.
- 🥩 DESCRIPTION: The dry-cured serrano ham (Prosciutto premium alternative) made in Spain is a product made from the best pork pieces selected to produce a 100% natural product after the salting and curing process, thus achieving the best aroma and flavor. The perfect holiday gift or special occasion snack.
- 🧂 FEATURES: It has a delicate yet salty flavor and a pleasant, characteristic aroma and color. Compared with other deli ham or prosciutto brands, Jamonprive's Serrano ham has a longer curing time, with a richer and softer texture. It can be stored at room temperature.
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- ☘️ ALL NATURAL: No nitrates or nitrites added. No color additives added, no preservatives added, GMO-free, gluten-free, lactose-free.
- 🗓️ CURATION TIME: Serrano sliced ham curated for at least 12 months. The original Jamon Serrano from Spain.
- 🐖 INGREDIENTS: Pork ham, salt. All-natural, minimally processed, and with no artificial ingredients.
- 🥩 DESCRIPTION: The dry-cured serrano ham (Prosciutto premium alternative) made in Spain is a product made from the best pork pieces selected to produce a 100% natural product after the salting and curing process, thus achieving the best aroma and flavor. The perfect holiday gift or special occasion snack.
- 🧂 FEATURES: It has a delicate yet salty flavor and a pleasant, characteristic aroma and color. Compared with other deli ham or prosciutto brands, Jamonprive's Serrano ham has a longer curing time, with a richer and softer texture. It can be stored at room temperature.
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- 6 lbs - WEIGHT VARIES PER PEICE. As we are not able to sell by the exact weight we do our best to ship as close as we can to the advertised weight. Each piece will vary in total weight.
- Speck is a cured, lightly smoked ham. Although a close cousin to prosciutto di parma, speck is worthy of its own distinction when it comes to cured hams.
- Speck is boned out before being rubbed down with a cure laced with spices like juniper and bay leaves. Then it is smoked and aged. That spiced cure gives speck a deeper taste that's more intense than prosciutto di Parma.
- USDA KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE Dry-cured hams are shelf stable. These uncooked hams are safe when stored at room temperature because they contain so little water that bacteria can't multiply in them. In dry curing - the process used to make country hams and prosciutto, fresh meat is rubbed with a dry-cure mixture of salt and other ingredients.
- PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING: This product will be cooled through most of its journey with ice packs in an insulated container. The ice packs may melt during shipping however rest assured the product is dry cured. We recommend putting the product in the refrigerator when it arrives.
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- SPECIALIZED CURING FOR EACH HAM: Forget other experiences with salty, stale hams you got in the past. After more than 120 years curing hams we give each ham needs its unique curing time. This serrano ham is cured for a minimum of 15 months.
- GLUTEN-FREE, NO ALLERGENS, NO GMO: We only used natural prime ingredients during the whole production process: pork meat and a pinch of Mediterranean salt. No additives added. No additives added.
- ENJOY WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY]: Cut some jamon serrano slices with your knife set, some manchego cheese on a board, pour some Spanish wine, and get ready for an unforgettable homemade tapas lunch with friends and family!. You can gift it to that Spanish food lover you know too.
- BEGIN TO CUT YOUR HAM: We include a ham holder as well as a knife and sharpener set so that you can simply open your ham and begin slicing right away in your own kitchen! The ham holder is easily disassembled, so you can easily clean it and store after use.
- GIFT IT TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Gift wrap and gift message are available. Gift this ham to your family or friends to bring them back memories from that travel to Spain, or impress your clients with this tasty ham by including a wrap or message to your gift.
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- Delicious Country Ham
- Great For Camping, Outdoor Adventure or Good Ole Biscuit
- Conveniently Packed For Breakfast Sized Portioned 3oz Packs
- Proudly Made in the USA
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