Prosciutto Cotto
Gently cooked Italian ham with a delicate, sweet flavor and silky, moist texture.
Prosciutto cotto is a cooked Italian ham that is more delicate and moist than its dry-cured cousin prosciutto crudo. With a mild, sweet, clean pork flavor and a softer texture, it is a family-friendly pizza topping that appeals to those who find aged cured meats too intense or salty.
Flavor Profile
savorysweet
Season: all year
Best Sauces
Pairs Well With
Pizzas with Prosciutto Cotto
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between prosciutto crudo and cotto?
Prosciutto crudo is dry-cured and served uncooked, with an intense, salty flavor. Prosciutto cotto is gently cooked, resulting in a milder, sweeter, and moister ham with a more delicate flavor.
When do you add prosciutto cotto to pizza?
Prosciutto cotto can be added before baking since it is already cooked and holds up well to oven heat. It can also be added after for a softer, more delicate texture.