What is Prosciutto? - History of Prosciutto | Parmacrown.com

Read description ⬇️ Most people in the U.S. think “prosciutto” means only the cured one (prosciutto crudo). But in Italy, if you just say prosciutto, they’ll usually give you prosciutto cotto — what Americans simply call ham. 🍖 👉 Prosciutto crudo: cured, salty, aged (Parma, San Daniele… the one for charcuterie boards). 👉 Prosciutto cotto: cooked ham, lighter, softer — and honestly, Italians eat this more in everyday life. ⚠️ And a little Italian rule: we never cook prosciutto crudo. On pizza,