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speck

smoked prosciutto

Despite its German origin (Italy's comes mostly from the Alto Adige), speck has become a favourite across Italy; it ends up on pizza, on pasta and in many other dishes. The lightly smoked prosciutto di Sauris, made in Friuli, is often called speck as well.

Cured Meats and Sausages

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Trentino-Alto Adige

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

Image by Diego