Prosciutto Cotto

This is what we call boiled ham. Do not confuse it with prosciutto crudo, which is discussed below. In general it is less fattening than prosciutto crudo, since much of the fat has cooked off. When it is made of pork shoulder, it is called spalla cotta. When eaten alone it is usually very thinly sliced, so that it melts succulently in your mouth. In cooking with prosciutto cotto, use slivers or cubes cut from a whole piece.