Salt: A World History

How did the people of Parma make their ham?

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Parma was a producer of ham, most notably their salted ham Prosciutto di Parma. The pigs of Parma were fed local cheese and the dry air and nearby salt mines allowed the salted meat to cure easily and create the sweet tasting ham that is still eaten today.