One of the first recipes I ever shared was this crunchy garlic bread chopped salad. It’s still one that any time I make it, my husband can’t stop talking about it. I think it’s because the crunch in the salad comes from this super easy method for crispy prosciutto.
I figured it was time baked prosciutto got a chance to shine because apparently I can’t stop making it. Whether it’s for a charcuterie board or to crumble on top of a typically meatless white pizza, crisping up a bunch of prosciutto is such an easy way to accessorize recipes.
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Best kind of prosciutto
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First, let’s get one thing out of the way. Prosciutto is a type of Italian ham. Pancetta is Italian bacon.
Second, I am a self-admitted prosciutto snob and will go out of my way to find D.O.P designated prosciutto di Parma fresh cut from an Italian deli counter. A D.O.P designation identifies the prosciutto as originating in the Parma region of Italy from an intensely monitored year-long manufacturing process. The specialty bred pigs are fed an intensely regimented high quality diet and the flavor is unbelievably rich and creamy.
It’s worth looking for prosciutto labeled with the D.O.P symbol on the packaging. You won’t be disappointed!
Tip: Best way to remove paper from prosciutto
Top-rated prosciutto will have individual pieces of waxed paper between each ultra-thin slice of Italian ham. To easily remove it, carefully pull up a piece of the waxed paper with the prosciutto on top and place it face down on the baking sheet. Carefully peel off the paper to reveal the piece of ham and repeat.
How to make crispy prosciutto
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Quick Baked Crispy Prosciutto
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Ingredients
For Salad
- 10 slices prosciutto
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º.
- Gently pull up the first piece of waxed paper behind with the top piece of prosciutto. You want to make sure the second piece isn't sticking to the top piece of paper.
- Once you have a clean whole piece, place one piece of prosciutto face down on the baking sheet with the paper on top. Place on hand on the prosciutto and using the other hand, carefully peel off the paper to reveal the whole piece of ham. Repeat with the remaining pieces making sure to not crowd the pan. You can probably fit 3-6 pieces on a single pan, depending on the size of your sheet pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until crisp, watching it at the 8 min mark.10 slices prosciutto
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet until ready to use. Carefully lift off the baking sheet once cooled as the prosciutto will be delicate.
