PDO Tuscan Ham 18 months 11Kg

Prosciutto Toscano PDO - the king of Tuscan delicatessen -

recognizable by the delicate flavor, the crimson red of the dry and lean slices, and the intense taste enhanced by a typical flavor.

Prosciutto Toscano PDO is traditionally seasoned not only with salt but with local spices, including juniper, rosemary and black pepper.

It stands out for its typical arch shape, for the intense red flesh with white streaks and, of course, for the consortium brand.

To be considered Prosciutto Toscano PDO, each stage of production is regulated.

From the pig farm of Tuscan breed cut by hand until maturing in special rooms with controlled temperature and humidity for at least 12 months.

The process is deeply rooted in the traditions that can be traced back to the Medici house.

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Raw Ham production method  

The pork legs are refrigerated and subsequently trimmed with an arched cut that leaves a fleshy frame such that, once matured, it does not protrude more than 8 cm from the head of the femur.

It continues with the removal of the foot, the rind and the fat inside the thigh with a V cut to facilitate the penetration of the salt.

Salting is carried out using the dry method, with the use of salt, pepper and natural flavors; it must last long enough to ensure good dehydration.

Then we proceed with the grinding which consists in coating the uncovered part of the pulp with a mixture consisting of lard, wheat or rice flour, salt, pepper and natural flavors.

The curing period, from salting to marketing, of Tuscan raw ham must not be less than 10 months.

For hams with a final weight between 7.5 and 8.5 kg and at 12 months for hams weighing more than 8.5 kg.

Prosciutto Toscano PDO to be used for slicing and packaging must have matured a further two months of curing, i.e. at least 12 months if weighing between 7.5 and 8.5 kg, and at least 14 months if heavier. to 8.5 kg.

On hams deemed to comply with the characteristics prescribed for the PDO, a fire marking is affixed. 

Appearance and flavor of Tuscan Ham   

 

Our raw ham is characterized by a rounded shape, arched at the top, with a weight that varies between 9 and 11 kg.

The color of the slice varies from bright red to light red, with little presence of inframuscular fat.

The flavor is delicate, with the right sapidity and the aroma is characteristic, deriving from aging. 

buying our PDO Tuscan ham online is simple:

just click on Add to Cart, and complete the form with the shipping details.

So your Tuscan raw ham will be sent to the specified address, you will receive one of the best Tuscan cold cuts online.

 The shipment of raw ham takes place in 24/48 from the moment of approval.

In the payment methods there is also the possibility of payment on delivery.

Production area of Tuscan Ham 

The production area of Prosciutto Crudo Toscano PDO falls within the entire territory of the Tuscany region.

The pigs used for production must be born, raised and slaughtered in the territories of the Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Marche, Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany regions. 

Gastronomy Tuscan raw ham  

Whole Tuscan Ham can be kept in a cool place, taking care to cover the started part with aluminum foil or transparent film.

The raw Tuscan PDO can be eaten alone, but it also goes well with Tuscan bread, without salt;

it can also become an ingredient for the preparation of delicious dishes, such as "Tuscan rose salad", with a mixture of radicchio and ricotta whipped with aromatic herbs. 

Distinctive note Tuscan Ham 

The climate of the region has influenced the trimming technique of Prosciutto Toscano PDO which is wider, in the shape of a "V".

To facilitate the penetration of salt. The savory taste that distinguishes it is a characteristic due not only to the salt.

But also to the use, during salting, of typical Tuscan natural essences and aromas such as garlic, rosemary, juniper and myrtle.

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The family bond

For Tuscan families, the bond with the pig is visceral.

For years they have been fed thanks to its meats, which have become an integral part of the local culture and diet.

The Tuscan peasants raised it and fattened it all year round, and then slaughtered it during a feast day, in the winter.

In addition to individual families, over time it has also become important for the economy of the entire region:

around the fifteenth century, in fact, during the Medici years, production began to be regulated with specific provisions on the entire production process.

From a strictly family production, which used the wild or semi-wild system, we passed to consistent breeding.

Small-industrial artisanal processing centers which, respecting the ancient processing techniques, have maintained the original characteristics of Tuscan raw ham. 

A unique flavor

The result could only be an exquisite raw ham, with an intense, persistent, unforgettable taste.

But we don't have to convince you: it is enough to taste it even once to realize and be delighted by its flavor that is both delicate and tasty at the right point, which makes it simply perfect.

Little fat

Another of the uniqueness of PDO Tuscan Ham is the very low amount of intra-muscle fat, clearly evident from the dry and lean crimson red slices.

In addition, its flavor makes it excellent to be paired with sweet and juicy fruits such as melon, pineapple, kiwi and figs, for a truly healthier diet than ever.

PDO raw ham has the following physical, organoleptic, chemical and chemical-physical characteristics

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

The Tuscan ham has a rounded arched shape on the top due to the presence of a fleshy frame that protrudes about 5 cm beyond the head of the femur.

Another characteristic of Tuscan ham is its weight, normally around 8 - 10 kg and in any case never less than 7.5 kg.

The Tuscan ham is distinguished by the color of the pulp from bright red to light red with little presence of infra and intra muscular fat -

subcutaneous fat of pure white color with light pink veins, compact, without lines of separation between the layers and well adherent to the underlying muscular surface. 

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

The flavor of Tuscan ham is delicate with the right flavor.

Even the fragrant and characteristic aroma due to the traditional methods of processing and curing, makes Tuscan ham an excellent among Italian raw hams.

CHEMICAL AND CHEMICAL-PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

NaCl% max. 8.3
Muscle moisture% max. 61.0
Index Protelisi% max. 30.0

The designation of the protected designation of origin “Prosciutto Toscano” must be made in clear and indelible characters.

Clearly distinguishable from any other writing that appears on the label and be immediately followed by the mention "Protected Designation of Origin".

These indications can be combined with the company logo.

The addition of any qualification not expressly provided is prohibited. 

However, the use of indications that refer to names or company names or private brands is permitted as long as they do not have a laudatory meaning:

or such as to mislead the buyer, as well as the possible name of pig farms from which the product derives.

Provided that the raw material comes entirely from the aforementioned farms.

The metal seal to be affixed to each leg of Tuscan ham before salting consists of a circular eyelet in stainless steel with a diameter of 14 mm.

With central hole diameter 5 mm. on which are embossed with the initials C.P.T. and the start date of processing expressed with the month (indicated in Roman numerals).

It is the year (indicated with the last two digits in Arabic numerals). The seal is shaped in such a way that, applied with a suitable sealer, it is immovable.

The brand name used on the leg of Tuscan ham at the end of the seasoning.

And possibly for the product cut into slices it consists, as shown in the reproduction below, in a figure containing the stylization of the borders of the Tuscany region.

In which the acronym CTP is enclosed in a peculiar handwriting, surrounded at the bottom by the words PROSCIUTTO TOSCANO D.O.P.,

Above said figure there are two numerical characters identifying the producer, and an uppercase alphabetic character indicating the month of seasoning start.

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Fresh Tuscan meat can only be shipped by respecting all the rules on fresh meat.

Delivery times vary depending on the destination area from 24 to 72 hours from the time of collection at the warehouse which will be on Monday or Tuesday.

Shipping costs:

In Italy they are 15 € 

Free in Italy for orders over € 150

 

SHIPPING with Express Courier ITALY € 7.90 or free in Italy for orders over € 69 only for cured meats, cheeses, hams, wine.

 

EUROPEAN AND EXTRA EU SHIPPING calculated at the time of the order

by weight.

 

FULFILLMENT OF THE ORDER
We will process your order in 1 working days from receipt of payment, within the limits of stock availability. In the event that one or more items are not immediately available, we will notify you immediately and we will agree with you the possibility of a partial shipment.

SHIPMENT
Once payment is received, we will entrust your goods to the Express Courier, whose approximate delivery times are 1/2 working days after collection, in most Italian locations. For delivery times you will not have to consider Saturdays and holidays. Any delays occurring to the Courier during transport are not our responsibility and cannot constitute grounds for withdrawal or give the right to compensation.

DELIVERY
Your products will be delivered during office hours, to the address you have indicated in the order form: since it is not possible to agree on a precise delivery time with the Express Courier, we recommend that you use an address where someone is always present for the withdraw. Remember to indicate exactly both the house number and the post code of your area and that the name you have indicated to us must always coincide with the name or number shown on the intercom. When you collect the goods, always check that the number of packages shown on the transport document coincides with those ordered and that the packages delivered to you are intact.

NO WITHDRAWAL
However, if at the time of delivery you or your representative were absent, the Express Courier will leave a non-delivery notice through which you can request the free return of the shipment, according to the methods indicated in the notice, within the following 3 days. If the goods are not collected at the second passage, the Express Courier will keep the goods in storage at its warehouse for three days. We hope that you will collect the goods: otherwise, we will be forced, with regret, to charge you the additional costs for failure to collect the shipment.

SUPPORT
For any inconvenience related to your shipments, you can contact our assistance service (salumeriatoscanadop@gmail.com), which will help you in solving problems.