Jamón Gran Reserva vs. Italian Prosciutto are they the same?

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The prociutto, the Italian hamIberian ham (jamón ibérico) is a culinary tradition in Spa... More, is a very typical gastronomic product of the bel paese italiano that resembles the jamón serrano but, serrrano ham and prosciutto are the same thing? What is the difference between one and the other? Many people ask this question but, if you want to know everything about the relationship between Gran Reserva hamGran Reserva ham is considered a premium ham that is at the ... and Italian prosciutto, pay attention, we’ll explain it to you!

Gran Reserva ham and prosciutto. Their similarities

The cured ham is typical of southern Europe. The two major international producers are Spain and Italy, with their Jamón Gran Reserva and prosciutto crudo respectively. In Portugal, it is also produced the presunto (Portuguese ham) although it is less known, it is also a product of the Iberian Peninsula. If you have tried Gran Reserva ham and prosciutto, you will have noticed that their slicesIn the premises of Enrique Tomás when someone says the word... are similar to the naked eye because they both come from the same breed of pigThe pig is a wonderful animal that is part of the famous Med...: the white pigThe white pig is a breed of pig, which apart from the Iberia.... However, they are somewhat different to taste. Both are very rich but each has its own particularities. Let’s see:

Difference between prosciutto and Gran Reserva ham

Jamón Gran Reserva is the typical cured ham from Spain, so you probably already know it. But do you want to find out all about prosciutto? In order to know the differences between serrano ham and prosciutto, it is important to explain a little about the latter.

What is Italian prosciutto?

The word “prosciutto” comes from the Italian word prosciugare which means “to dry well”. This type of curing is done with the hind legs of white pigs that are salted, cured and sometimes even cooked in wine (this would not be cured then). Its manufacturing process can take from nine months to two years depending on the type of prosciutto. The weight of the animal must reach a minimum of 160 kg and the breed of white pig is usually the Large White, Landrance or Duroc. The latter is also used to cross with the 100% Iberian female pig giving rise to our beloved Iberian ham.

Italian prosciutto

Jamón Ibérico 5 estrellas Enrique Tomás

As for the origins of productionJamón is a Spanish traditional cured meat made from the hin... More, Tuscany and Emilia, and the most renowned are those of Parma, Fruili-Venezia Giulia and San Daniele.  Of all of them, there is also the protected denomination of origin or similar, here you have the best known:

• Prosciutto di Parma, Italy, O.P.
• Prosciutto di San Daniele, Italy, D.O.P.
• Prosciutto di Modena, Italy, D.O.P.
• Prosciutto Toscano, Italy, D.O.P.

The first two, the prosciutto di Parma and the prosciutto di San Daniele, are the best known internationally and most probably you must have heard of. Both types are quite similar in appearance, aroma and curing, what varies is the feeding of the animal. The pigs of Parma are even given their famous cheeseCheese is a foodstuff obtained by ripening the curd from the... in the diet. St. Daniele’s has a sweeter taste and its tone is less pink than that of Parma. That said, let’s look at the main differences between prosciutto and serrano ham:

Texture and shape

Prosciutto, especially that of Parma, is sweeter and more humid in the mouth than serrano or Gran Reserva. Gran Reserva is more mature and intense on the palate.
The raw prosciutto is usually partially or completely boned before undergoing the curing processWhen we talk about curing in gastronomy we are talking about..., hence its most crushed form in the shape of bandurria. On the other hand, the serrano can be completely boned, but when the piece is ready to consume. It is understandable that the meat of the prosciutto is more pink and morbid than that of the Gran Reserva.

Feeding and curing

The curing time are usually similar, what varies is the type of saltSalt is an essential ingredient in the curing of jamón, as ... More: more humid in the case of prosciutto and marine in the case of serrano.
For prosciutto di Parma the pig is fed with feedIberian pig feed should be of high quality and consist of a ... More and whey from Parmeggiano cheese, hence the nutty taste of its slices. The serrano, on the other hand, is fed with fodder and cereals.

Prosciutto and Iberian ham

Here the differences deserve another blog post, but we’ll remind you of the most important ones:

1. Iberian ham comes from a very different breed that is raised only in the Iberian Peninsula and is characterized by being the only one that infiltrates fatThe bacon of the ham/jamón is the layer of fat that covers ... More in the muscle, ie the Iberian pig.
2. Depending on the diet, the Iberian pig can be de cebo, bellotaAccording to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy, th... or cebo de campoRecebo is the name given previously to the ham produced by p... (old Recebo). Prosciutto can only be distinguished according to its origin.

As far as cooking is concerned, we can say that the Italians use their prosciutto more than we use our ham, whether in pastas, pizzas or the famous bruschettas. On the other hand, Iberian ham and Gran Reserva ham are eaten raw or, at most, together with some Sevillian breadsticks or a delicious toasted bread. We also use it to accompany salads, tortilla or scrambled eggs, in soups and creams… Be it serrano, be it Iberian or prosciutto, try them! Enjoy each one in its moment, your moment!

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Tipo de servicio

Sliced ham

Nombre del proveedor

ENRIQUE TOMÁS S.L.,

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Sales Dpt.

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To the question: jamónThe head of the ham is the front part where the hoof is loca... More serrano vs prosciutto, are they the same? We clearly say they look alike but they are not the same. We'll explain it to you!

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