Our jambon de Bayonne, or French prosciutto, is an all-natural, dry-aged product that makes a fantastic addition to pastas, paninis, charcuterie plates and poultry dishes.
A ham primer: in France it is called jambon (zham-BOWN) and in Spain it is jamón (ham-OWN), though both are quite tasty.
Our jambon de Bayonne is air-cured using the traditional methods developed in Southwest France ages ago; it’s even named after the legendary hams of the port city Bayonne. Ours is made with the same methods, because pork, salt and time are all you need to create a savory dry-cured prosciutto (that’s the Italian word for it).
Of course, we never add preservatives or anything artificial to the recipe; we just cure the jambon for 12 months to bring out the most nuanced, natural flavor.
Somewhat sweeter than its Italian cousin, our French prosciutto is an excellent item to keep handy in the kitchen. But we have to warn you that jambon de Bayonne is addictive; once it passes your lips, you swear you’ll eat it every day.
In warmer months, press thin slices of jambon de Bayonne onto a long baguette with unsalted European butter (or truffle butter) and a drizzle of herbed olive oil for the easiest, most elegant picnic sandwich this side of the Seine.
Or wrap strings of the prosciutto around monkfish or cod on a rosemary skewer and pop it on the grill. In autumn and winter, line the breasts of chickens with prosciutto before roasting them in the oven, or fry chopped up bits in olive oil with sage and toss with pasta. Like our ventrèche and tasso ham, this prosciutto is simply a smart thing for the home cook to keep in the refrigerator.
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Charcuterie (shahr-kyu-tuh-ree) refers to smoked, cured or cooked meats, all of which are traditional methods of preservation. Using old techniques and recipes, our handmade charcuterie line represents the full range of styles and flavors. Made in the USA, we follow the curing methods of France, perfected in the town of Bayonne. Nothing but the finest quality pork and salt are needed to create a ham that is sweet, tender and all natural.
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