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Prosciutto

What in the world is prosciutto? Learn the answer to that question, plus the BEST recipes that use prosciutto here! It’s so much more than ham!

Pear and brie crostinis on black slate

What is prosciutto?

Prosciutto is made from the back leg of a pig. The meat is salted with sea salt and left for a few weeks in a cool and dry place. This process removes any moisture, which helps to prevent bacteria growth.

Once the salt curing is done, the meat is washed and then left to dry for 12 to 36 months. This helps to give it it’s unique flavor.

The amount of time the prosciutto is aged makes a difference. A young prosciutto is bright reddish pink, with a soft, moist texture and a sweet flavor. A longer aged meat becomes drier and firmer, with an orange veneer, and a more refined, subtle, and complex flavor.

The flavor is both sweet and salty, making it very versatile and the perfect addition to many meals and dishes.

Recipes that use prosciutto:

  • Prosciutto, Pear and Brie Crostini
  • Arugula Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken
  • Prosciutto Parmesan Cheese Straws
  • Chicken Stuffed Shells in Brie Sauce
            overhead of beef wellington with fresh thyme

Easy Beef Wellington

Dinners + Entrees
            Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Shells and Creamy Brie Sauce is a rich and savory easy dinner you'll want to make again and again! #chickenstuffedshells #stuffedshellsrecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Chicken Stuffed Shells in Brie Sauce

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            Prosciutto Parmesan Cheese Straws are made with just a few ingredients and 10 minutes in the oven! An easy appetizer for all occasions. #cheesestraws #puffpastrybreadsticks www.savoryexperiments.com

Prosciutto Parmesan Cheese Straws

Appetizers + Snacks
            Tips for building the ultimate cheese board, the perfect easy party appetizer that requires no cooking! Ideas for meat, cheese and accompaniments. #cheeseboard #cheeseplatter www.savoryexperiments.com

How to Build The Ultimate Cheese Board

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            Mini Beef Wellington is one of the best party appetizers out there! Mini pieces of beef tenderloin seasoned with mushrooms, thyme, Dijon and prosciutto, all tucked into puff pastry.

Mini Beef Wellington

Appetizers + Snacks
            Spaghetti Squash with Crispy Prosciutto and Creamy Brie Sauce Recipe

Creamy Brie Spaghetti Squash

Dinners + Entrees
            Prosciutto, Pear, and Brie Crostinis fit the bill for any party with tender prosciutto draped over warm brie and topped with a slice of pear and honey. #prosciutto #briecrostinis #crostinis www.savoryexperiments.com

Prosciutto, Pear and Brie Crostini

Appetizers + Snacks
            Antipasto Salad Cups are made of chopped salami, prosciutto, sopressata, mozzarella cheese, peppadews and artichokes. The best way to eat salad with your fingers!

Antipasto Salad Cups

Appetizers + Snacks
            Gruyere and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken is topped off with a silky tomato and shallot sauce. While this looks like a restaurant caliber meal, it only takes about 1 hour!

Arugula Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken

Dinners + Entrees
            Scallion Pesto Scallop Pasta is a restaurant quality dish, creamy pasta sauce with garlic, Swiss chard, prosciutto and seared scallops. #pastarecipes #scalloprecipes www.savoryexperiments.com

Scallion Pesto Scallop Pasta

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