{"title":"Culatello","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is culatello?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCulatello di Zibello is the most prized cured meat from Italy, made famous by the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. It is made with the muscular part of the hind leg—the best cut of the pig. Culatello is rare and requires a high level of craftsmanship to produce, which is why it fetches such a high price. This melt-in-your-mouth Italian ham has a distinctly sweet, musky flavor; locals claim it is the region's fog and winter temperatures that gives it its unique taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Eat Culatello\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince this pear shaped meat is considered a gourmet delicacy, many people prefer to eat it by itself drizzled with olive oil, or with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supermarketitaly.com\/cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echeese\u003c\/a\u003e and fruit on an antipasto platter. You may also create a gourmet sandwich with thin slices of culatello between two pieces of crusty bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike its curing techniques, and similar to prosciutto di parma, the slicing method of culatello also follows strict guidelines, which starts with carefully removing the skin along with any fat. The Italian ham must then be cut into paper-thin slices. To maintain its flavor, culatello should be stored in a cool, dry place, but never refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere To Buy Culatello di Zibello PDO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is this leg of pork a rare delicacy, but it's even more rare to come across outside of Italy. It is even called the \"pride of Emilia Romagna\", the region that is home to the province of Parma and the Po River. Usually aged 12 months or more, this masterpiece is marked PDO, protected designation of origin and part of the Slow Food Presidia group. That is why Supermarket Italy takes great pride in being able to offer the finest cuts of this Italian ham; some directly imported from Italy, and some made in the United States by following the original methods to a T. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"villani-culatello-unskinned-9-lbs","title":"Villani Culatello Unskinned, 7.69 Lbs","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Dry-cured Culatello is prepared with traditional methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe air of the Po river gives this Italian pork its distinct flavor and aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis culatello is perfect for sharing on a charcuterie platter with a selection of Mediterranean cheeses and other cured meats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/villani\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVillani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Culatello Unskinned from the Emilia-Romagna region. This pork is seasoned with salt, pepper, and spices before being cured in the cool air of the Po river. The final product has a tender texture with a robust flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShare this cured meat on a charcuterie board alongside prosciutto di Parma, Mediterranean cheeses, and fresh fruit. Enjoy this dry-cured culatello with a glass of your favorite wine or sparkling cider. Serve thin slices of this bold culatello alongside a crostini appetizer with soft cheese, sun-dried tomaotes, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Or savor this cured meat on its own to fully appreciate its complex flavor profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unskinned culatello is also a great choice for professional kitchens and catering services. Serve it with a selection of other gourmet Italian foods at your next event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePork, sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.69 Lbs (average)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/origin_italy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Villani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40990375870546,"sku":"050001-PERSHIP","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0853\/9474\/files\/villani-culatello-unskinned-9-lbs-meats-villani-424465.png?v=1762452797"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0853\/9474\/collections\/culatello-202282.jpg?v=1612395142","url":"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/culatello\/over-10.oembed","provider":"Supermarket Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}