The Five Best Cured Hams in the World

Manuela Prieth, 04.06.2021

The best cured ham is sweet and tender and, when thinly sliced, elevates a breadstick, a chunk of melon or a fresh fig to a feast.

Curing and salting ham is an ancient art and has been used for centuries to preserve fresh meat. But not all hams are created equal: there are differences in the breed of pig used, the curing methods and maturation periods. Here are five of the best.