Tuscan Cured Ham DOP 8 kg
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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
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Prosciutto Crudo Toscano DOP |
| Certification | DOP — Protected Designation of Origin |
| Raw material | Selected Italian pork leg |
| Origin | Tuscany — Italy |
| Seasoning | Sea salt, black pepper, garlic, natural Tuscan aromatics |
| Ageing | Minimum 10 months — artisan controlled |
| Weight | 8 kg whole |
| Preservatives | ✅ No artificial preservatives |
| Packaging | Vacuum-packed |
| Storage | 0-4°C — cold chain guaranteed |
| Gluten-free | ✅ |
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 does refrigerated shipping work?
Every order travels refrigerated at +2/+4°C, vacuum-sealed and in an insulated box with cooling gel. This way the products arrive fresh and in the best condition, as if just picked up in the shop.
How soon will I receive my order?
Delivery normally takes place within 1-3 working days of shipping, throughout Italy. You receive the tracking number by email to follow your parcel all the way home.
Is there a minimum order or do I need to register?
No: there is no minimum order and no mandatory registration. Add the products to your cart, enter your address and complete the order in a few steps.
How do I store the products when they arrive?
Keep fresh products in the fridge at +2/+4°C and consume them by the date shown on the label. For cured meats and aged cheeses you will find storage instructions in the product description.
Do you also ship abroad?
We ship throughout Italy and to the 27 countries of the European Union, always with refrigerated and insulated packaging that maintains the cold chain until delivery.
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