Is Organic Market Prosciutto Worth the Splurge?

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A user enthusiastically shares their experience with a pack of paper-thin, salt-cured ham from an organic market, describing its mild saltiness and lingering taste as superior to filet mignon. The discussion quickly evolves into a debate about cured meats, with suggestions for pairing prosciutto with various foods, including cantaloupe and mustard. The conversation touches on the merits of different types of cured ham, particularly highlighting jamón ibérico, which has recently become available in the U.S. due to regulatory changes. Participants express their preferences for various meats, with some humorously debating the superiority of bacon over other options. The thread also includes playful banter about food pairings and personal tastes, particularly regarding melons and other ingredients. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the enjoyment of cured meats and creative culinary combinations.
  • #31


Proton Soup said:
it better be good at $80/lb. never tried this stuff. but comparing it to mignon doesn't tell me much, as there are better things, like prime rib. even the fat on prime rib is tasty, it is the food of the gods. just add asparagus and wine or a fine ale like Bass and you've got the best civilization has to offer.

Thats a very true statement. I've found that almost all slow roast meats tend to taste 10x better than steak. I honestly don't understand the fuss in the USA about STEAK. It's really a cheap and dirty way of cooking.
 
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  • #32


Monique said:
I was just going to suggest that :biggrin: instead of the port you can also mix very sharp mustard with some oil and eat that with the prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupe together with some sprigs of this: http://images.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&q=tuinkers&btnG=Search+Images (tuinkers, don't know the translation). We used to eat that for diner on a baguette with some butter.

High-rollers eh :bugeye:? How about slapping a quarter pound of it along with some crushed up potato chips on some white bread? Thats what I call a delicious meal!
 
  • #33


You could also wrap it around a bread-stick.

Or if you can get past the smell, as I have recently learned to, proscuitto, bresaola, and other nice things with raclette are good in cold weather.
 
  • #34


NBAJam100 said:
High-rollers eh :bugeye:?
Yesterday I had poached pears for dinner, does that increase my status as a high-roller? :smile:
 
  • #35


Monique said:
Yesterday I had poached pears for dinner, does that increase my status as a high-roller? :smile:

No, but if fires your 'weirdo' status up a notch.
 
  • #36


While in Europe, Tsu and I got hooked on Parma ham, which I think is a type of prosciutto ham. Great stuff!
 
  • #37


Yes it is Ivan, its from pigs that are fed with the whey of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, it adds a really great flavor. I really enjoy dry cured hams.
Smithfield ham use to be the best ham sold in the US. But they no longer raise the hogs on peanuts, and the ham is just not the same.
 
  • #38


hypatia said:
Smithfield ham use to be the best ham sold in the US. But they no longer raise the hogs on peanuts, and the ham is just not the same.

Unions ruin everything don't they. :rolleyes:
 
  • #39


hypatia said:
Yes it is Ivan, its from pigs that are fed with the whey of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, it adds a really great flavor. I really enjoy dry cured hams.
Smithfield ham use to be the best ham sold in the US. But they no longer raise the hogs on peanuts, and the ham is just not the same.

In the US, it is common for factories that make snack foods to give the rejected product to the local pig farmers. So part of the diet for many pigs consists of potato chips, cookies, ding dongs... you name it. And we aren' talking about small quantities here either. When a place like Frito Lay dumps a batch, we are talking about a very large amount of product. Once upon a time, I was nearly buried by a mountain of rejected potato chips at a Frito plant. Those guys don't do anything in small quatities.

It makes me wonder what a fine prosciutto de Ding Dong might taste like.
 
  • #40


It makes me wonder what a fine prosciutto de Ding Dong might taste like.
I'd give it a try. A friend of mine compresses old potato chips in a press and makes fire starters from them. You would not believe how fast they catch.
 
  • #41


Math Is Hard said:
Wrap the prosciutto over a little ball of cantaloupe. That's how they do it here in civilized society. Some like to drizzle a bit of port over it.

This is indeed a very delicious idea! The salt of the prosciutto and the sweet of the melon are made for each other.
 
  • #42


Alright already with the effin' melons! Are you people okay? Cyrus, find yourself a nice cheese focaccia bread like this
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drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on it, lettuce, tomato, slices of prosciutto, and fresh slices of mozzarella=the best sandwich ever.

On a side note, did anyone else notice what spellcheck tries to turn prosciutto into?:smile:
 
  • #43


Monique said:
Yesterday I had poached pears for dinner, does that increase my status as a high-roller? :smile:

Id say that knocks your high-roller status up by roughly 3 points... :wink:
 

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