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prosciutto

[prəˈʃuːtəʊ]

prosciutto Definition

an Italian dry-cured ham that is usually thinly sliced and served uncooked.

Using prosciutto: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prosciutto" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pizza was topped with prosciutto and arugula.

  • Example

    She ordered a sandwich with prosciutto and mozzarella.

Phrases with prosciutto

  • prosciutto crudo

    raw prosciutto, which is aged for at least two months

    Example

    I prefer the taste of prosciutto crudo over cooked ham.

  • prosciutto cotto

    cooked prosciutto, which is boiled or roasted

    Example

    The sandwich can be made with either prosciutto cotto or prosciutto crudo.

  • prosciutto di Parma

    prosciutto that is produced in the Parma region of Italy, known for its high quality

    Example

    The restaurant serves only the finest prosciutto di Parma.

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Summary: prosciutto in Brief

Prosciutto [prəˈʃuːtəʊ] is an Italian dry-cured ham that is thinly sliced and served uncooked. It is often used as a topping for pizza or sandwiches. Varieties include prosciutto crudo, which is raw and aged, and prosciutto cotto, which is cooked. Prosciutto di Parma is a high-quality variety produced in the Parma region of Italy.