Serrano ham and Italian prosciutto are both dry-cured hams. Compare the specific labels before drawing conclusions about age, flavour or value.
Origin and product name
Serrano is a Spanish cured ham category. Prosciutto is an Italian term, and named products such as Prosciutto di Parma have their own specifications. The retailer's name does not tell you the complete production details.
Curing information
Check the declared aging period for each product. There is no single curing time that describes every Serrano ham or every prosciutto, and longer aging alone does not answer which one you will prefer.
Try them together
Serve thin slices with the same plain bread and compare saltiness, texture and aroma. For a fair price comparison, match format and net weight: sliced packs, boneless pieces and bone-in legs are different purchases.
Related guides and recipes
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