Italian Cured Meats

Every village in Italy likes to think their ham or salami is the best in the world, but there’s one that has gone beyond local rivalries to find international fame. Prosciutto di Parma is protected by a special consortium of producers, which ensures its quality and integrity is never compromised. That’s not to say that salami from Italy’s other regions should be overlooked. There is a wonderful range of flavours and textures to be found, which reflect different breeds, diets and production traditions. Maybe Italian villagers have a point after all.