Speck Ham | 500g 🥩

Speck Ham | 500g 🥩

Description: Italian Speck is a dry-cured, lightly smoked ham from the northern region of Italy, particularly South Tyrol. It’s made from pork legs, seasoned with herbs such as juniper and bay leaves, and then cold-smoked, which gives it a distinctive, savory, and slightly smoky flavor. Speck is perfect for charcuterie boards, adding depth to pasta dishes, or serving in sandwiches and salads.

Recipe Ideas:

1. Speck & Cheese Platter 🧀🥩

   • Ingredients: Italian Speck, aged Asiago cheese, olives, dried apricots, breadsticks.
   • Instructions: Arrange slices of Speck alongside aged Asiago cheese, olives, dried apricots, and crunchy breadsticks for an easy yet sophisticated charcuterie board.

2. Speck-Wrapped Asparagus 🥓🥦

   • Ingredients: Italian Speck, asparagus, olive oil, lemon zest.
   • Instructions: Wrap thin slices of Speck around asparagus spears, drizzle with olive oil, and roast until the speck is crispy and the asparagus is tender. Finish with a sprinkle of lemon zest for added freshness.

3. Speck & Arugula Salad 🥗🍋

   • Ingredients: Italian Speck, arugula, shaved Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette.
   • Instructions: Toss arugula with cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmesan, and lemon vinaigrette. Top with thin slices of Speck for a light, flavorful salad.

4. Speck & Mushroom Pasta 🍝🍄

   • Ingredients: Italian Speck, mushrooms, fettuccine, cream, Parmesan.
   • Instructions: Sauté mushrooms in olive oil, then add sliced Speck. Toss with cooked fettuccine, cream, and Parmesan for a rich, savory pasta dish.

5. Speck & Cheese Sandwich 🧀🥪

   • Ingredients: Italian Speck, fresh mozzarella, ciabatta bread, arugula, pesto.
   • Instructions: Layer slices of Speck and fresh mozzarella on ciabatta bread, add arugula and a spoonful of pesto, and toast lightly for a gourmet Italian sandwich.

These recipes highlight the smoky, herbal flavors of Italian Speck in a variety of delicious ways. Enjoy! 🍽️