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Prosciutto Question

RinaRina — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:31:50 GMT

I bought a package of Prosciutto about a month ago -- because it "looked good".

I figured I'd find a "recipe", and make a fancy dish, but I never did.

Question:

Can I just eat it right out of the package like a snack? Isn't it already cooked?

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tessam — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:43:21 GMT

It's fully cooked. Try wrapping it around melon. Very yummy!

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Imaoldhippie — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:57:51 GMT

@tessam .........melon?? What kind of melon? It doesnt sound good but I have not tried it. But I will try it in the future.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:04:56 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
@tessam .........melon?? What kind of melon? It doesnt sound good but I have not tried it. But I will try it in the future.

honeydew melon.

we have restaurants around here that serve a half of a small honeydew melon and then small slices of prosciutto inside.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:09:39 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
@tessam .........melon?? What kind of melon? It doesnt sound good but I have not tried it. But I will try it in the future.

@Imaoldhippie

Very good with cantaloupe too and I personally prefer it to honeydew.

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Sooner — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:19:06 GMT

Put it with about any kind of fruit or berry. Pile some on some good bread with a little nutty mellow cheese; wrap it around some roasted veggies like carrots; put in pasta even in or top mac and cheese with it.

Add it to a platter of cheese, crackers, fruits and crackers and olives and snack on it.

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Imaoldhippie — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:24:44 GMT

@KingstonsMom ..........thank you, I will definitely try this some time.

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Sooner — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 15:53:45 GMT

@Imaoldhippie @KingstonsMom I'll bet it would be super good wrapped around pear slices!

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RinaRina — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 16:34:38 GMT

Yummy!

THANKS for the suggestions.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 16:57:43 GMT

Are you sure it's still good if you've had it a month?

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ahoymate — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:24:21 GMT

Has a long "shelf" life. Google for details.

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sabatini — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:59:48 GMT

A very yummy way to use prosciutto, & my favorite:

Lightly dredge chicken breasts in S&P seasoned flour, and saute till golden over medium heat in butter and olive oil. Just brown them - don't cook through.

Remove from heat & place on a foil lined pan.

Top each breast with a slice of prosciutto, then a slice of provolone cheese.

Pop into a 375 oven and finish cooking - about 20 - 25 minutes.

To the skillet, add a bit more butter.

Add 8 oz of sliced mushrooms - OPTIONAL, & then throw in 1/4 C finely diced onion & a diced garlic clove or two.

Cook until mushrooms are browned, if using, or just gently saute the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes.

To the same pan, add 2/3 Cup each: heavy cream, Marsala wine, chicken broth....and 2 teaspoons freshly minced sage.

Bring to boil, then lower heat & simmer gently until slightly reduced and thickened.....about 15 minutes.

Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Remove chicken from oven, place on platter, pour sauce over & serve.

**Most often, I don't bother using the cream, but increase the chicken broth, and thicken the sauce w/ a cornstarch slurry.

Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice into the sauce.

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Snooky60 — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 20:09:16 GMT

@Kachina624 - yes, it should still be good, unless it wasn't wrapped right and dried up. When we were little, our grandparents used to make it and just leave it hanging in the cool cellar.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 20:31:49 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Are you sure it's still good if you've had it a month?

@Kachina624

personally, i would be wary if it was a prosciutto that had been freshly sliced and then packaged (which is how i usually purchase it.....prosciutto di parma, sliced paper thin, from a deli or italian store.)

if it was a prepacked type of prosciutto, then it should be fine if it has not already been opened.

How Long Does a Prosciutto Last?

Prosciutto is often sweet and delicate ham but they can be salty yet delicious at times. This type of hams is ready-to-eat depending on the label of the product. There are those that tell you that you still need to “cook thoroughly”. Prosciutto is an Italian word which means “ham” but it is commonly used as a description for seasoned, cured, and air-dried ham.

https://warmchef.com/how-long-does-prosciutto-last/#tab-con-1

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DiAnne — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:18:01 GMT

Chopped up and put in a grilled cheese sandwich is delish!

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Eileen in Virginia — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:54:36 GMT

Skewer a sweet melon ball, a half a slice of prosciutto (rolled up), a small chunk of a mild cheese and a basil leaf onto a toothpick or small cocktail spear. Eat all 4 pieces together in one bite. The interplay of these different flavors is delicious. It makes a nice light snack or appetizer. When melons are in season, it can't be beat.