Tuscan Cured Ham DOP 8 kg

Buy Tuscan Cured Ham DOP Online — 8 kg Whole | Italian Pork | Traditional Tuscan Seasoning | Slow-Aged Minimum 10 Months | No Preservatives | Vacuum-Packed | Refrigerated Delivery to UK 48/72h | Direct from Siena

Buy Tuscan Cured Ham DOP directly from Salumeria Toscana — one of Italy's most prized cured hams, produced in Tuscany from selected Italian pork legs under the European DOP specification, slowly aged with the distinctive Tuscan seasoning of sea salt, black pepper and garlic. 8 kg whole, vacuum-packed and delivered with a certified cold chain to the UK in 48/72 hours.

🐷 What is Tuscan Cured Ham DOP — The Difference Seasoning Makes

Prosciutto Toscano DOP stands apart from every other Italian cured ham through one element that makes it immediately recognisable: the seasoning. While Prosciutto di Parma and San Daniele use only salt, Tuscan cured ham DOP is treated with a blend of sea salt, black pepper, garlic and natural Tuscan aromatics that penetrate the leg during ageing and build a flavour profile that is entirely its own — more intense, more savoury, more characterful.

The DOP certification — Denominazione di Origine Protetta, Protected Designation of Origin — guarantees that every ham is produced in Tuscany from Italian pork raised and slaughtered according to the European specification, with a minimum ageing of 10 months. It is the guarantee that every Prosciutto Toscano DOP that arrives on your table has followed a controlled process, independently verified by third parties.

The result is a ham with a compact, flavourful slice and an aromatic white-pink fat that melts at room temperature, releasing the aromas of Tuscan seasoning — a flavour profile with no equivalent among Italian hams.

⚙️ Technical Specifications — Tuscan Cured Ham DOP

Price: €239.70 · €29.96/kg

🔪 How to Serve Tuscan Cured Ham at Its Best

Tempering: Take the ham out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before slicing. The fat of Tuscan cured ham DOP softens at room temperature and becomes intensely aromatic — cold, it is firm and loses half its flavour potential.

Slicing: Tuscan cured ham DOP is sliced thin, by machine or by hand. The slice should be almost translucent — the aromatic fat only expresses itself correctly in thin slices. Thick slices make the ham saltier than it needs to be and flatten the flavour profile.

On the board: Tuscan unsalted bread — the traditional bread of Siena — is the obligatory accompaniment. The salt-free bread adds no competing seasoning and lets the ham's spices speak for themselves.

In the kitchen: Tuscan cured ham DOP is extraordinary cooked too — wrapped around roasts and fillets, used as a base for sauces, or pan-fried with eggs and pecorino. Heat amplifies the seasoning and caramelises the fat in a way no other ham can replicate.

🍽️ Pairings for the Tuscan Table

Related products:

• 🥩 Tuscan Aged Cured Ham — for those seeking a longer ageing and a more intense profile
• 🌿 Finocchiona IGP Tuscany — the most Tuscan cured meat alongside the ham on the board
• 🥩 Tuscan Salami — for a complete board with the three pillars of Tuscan charcuterie
• 🥩 Tuscan Capocollo — for a board with depth and character
• 🐷 Tuscan Soppressata — the rustic counterpart to the elegance of cured ham

Wines:

• 🍷 Chianti Classico — the classic Florentine pairing: Sangiovese freshness balances the ham's savouriness
• 🍷 Vernaccia di San Gimignano — for white wine lovers: mineral and dry, lifts the Tuscan seasoning
• 🍷 Morellino di Scansano — more structured, ideal for mixed boards with aged cheese

🍽️ Tuscan Cured Ham for Restaurants and HoReCa

Prosciutto Crudo Toscano DOP is the centrepiece of gourmet charcuterie boards and starters in Tuscan restaurants — the documentable DOP certification, the unmistakable flavour profile and the product storytelling that guests recognise and appreciate make it a choice that sells itself on the menu and in conversation at the table.

• ✔ 8 kg whole → ideal for a slicer in a restaurant or deli counter
• ✔ DOP certification → European guarantee to communicate on the menu and in service
• ✔ No artificial preservatives → certified authentic quality
• ✔ Professional delivery → certified cold chain, delivery to the restaurant address

For regular orders, HoReCa pricing and bespoke delivery plans: info@salumeriatoscana.shop | +39 339 879 4945

🚚 Delivery to the UK

Monday · Tuesday · Wednesday → delivery by Friday

UK shipping costs: Under €50 → €15 · €50–119.99 → €12 · Over €120 → Free

Vacuum-packed · Refrigerated +2/+4°C · UK delivery 48/72h · Tracked with notification.

🧠 FAQ — Tuscan Cured Ham DOP

What is Prosciutto Toscano DOP? Prosciutto Toscano DOP is an aged cured ham with Protected Designation of Origin, produced exclusively in Tuscany from selected Italian pork legs. It differs from other Italian hams through its distinctive Tuscan seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, garlic and natural aromatics — a blend that creates a more intense and characterful flavour profile than Parma or San Daniele.

What is the difference between Tuscan cured ham and Prosciutto di Parma? The key difference is the seasoning: Prosciutto di Parma uses only sea salt, while Tuscan DOP adds black pepper, garlic and natural Tuscan aromatics. The result is a more savoury, aromatic and characterful ham. Similar minimum ageing (10 months for Toscano, 12 for Parma), different raw material and production philosophy.

What does Tuscan cured ham cost per kg? The whole Prosciutto Crudo Toscano DOP (8 kg) is priced at €239.70 — €29.96/kg. The price includes the DOP certification, artisan ageing of at least 10 months and refrigerated delivery.

Where can I buy Tuscan cured ham in the UK? Authentic Prosciutto Toscano DOP of this quality is not available in UK supermarkets. Salumeria Toscana delivers directly from Tuscany with a certified cold chain to the UK in 48/72 hours.

How long does it keep after delivery? Vacuum-packed and unopened: in the fridge at 0-4°C until the best before date on the label. After opening: keep refrigerated covered with food wrap, consume within 2-3 weeks slicing as needed.

Is it available for restaurants? Yes — contact us at info@salumeriatoscana.shop for HoReCa pricing, regular supply and bespoke delivery plans.

❄️ How We Ship — Guaranteed Cold Chain

Our products travel in insulated packaging with dry ice — constant temperature throughout the entire journey, from our facility in Florence to your door.

When we ship:
We dispatch every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Delivery within 24/48h from dispatch. Orders placed from Thursday onwards are dispatched the following Monday.

🚚 Shipping Costs Italy:
Under €50 → €8.90 · From €50 to €120 → €4.90 · Over €120 → €3.90

🌍 Shipping Costs Europe (DE, FR, UK, AT, NL, SE, PL ...):
0–5 kg → €19.00 · 5–10 kg → €26.00 · Over 10 kg → €33.00

🧊 How to Store After Delivery

Vacuum-packed and unopened: Store in the fridge at 0–4°C. Always check the best before date printed on the label.

After opening: Consume within 5–10 days depending on the product. Cover the cut surface with food wrap and keep refrigerated.

For longer storage: Freeze immediately upon receipt. Defrost slowly in the fridge for 24 hours before consuming — never at room temperature.

📦 What's in the box:
Vacuum-packed product with label and best before date · Insulated packaging with dry ice · Tracked delivery with notification

✅ Our Guarantee — No Ifs, No Buts

If a product arrives damaged, in poor condition or different from what you ordered: take a photo and get in touch within 24 hours of delivery at info@salumeriatoscana.shop — we'll arrange a full refund or replacement straight away. No forms, no back and forth.

📧 info@salumeriatoscana.shop
📞 +39 339 879 4945

🏆 Why Salumeria Toscana — 5 Things You'll Only Find Here

1 — Direct artisan sourcing
We work exclusively with personally selected Tuscan producers. No middlemen, no third-party platforms — the product leaves Florence and arrives directly at your door.

2 — No artificial preservatives
The vast majority of our cured meats and cheeses are made without artificial preservatives. You'll always find it stated in the product description — not a marketing claim, it's simply the recipe.

3 — Certified origin
Chianina IGP, Pecorino Toscano DOP, Finocchiona IGP, Lardo di Colonnata IGP: European certifications are not decorative labels. They are guarantees of breed, geographical origin and production method, independently verified by third-party bodies.

4 — Over 3,000 satisfied customers
Average rating 4.85/5 from hundreds of verified reviews. Read them directly on the product page — unfiltered and unedited.

5 — Real people, real support
No chatbot. Whether you have a question before ordering, a concern after delivery, or you'd like a bespoke gift hamper — write or ring us. We get back to you.

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⭐ What Our Customers Say

"I've never eaten anything quite like it. Ordered a second time — even better than the first." — Rainer S.

"Fast delivery, everything arrived in perfect condition. Absolutely outstanding." — J.H.

"Excellent mixture of meat from overlooked parts of the carcass. Goes brilliantly with salads and cold cuts." — Richard D.