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  • That's how italian Parma ham is made.

  • Rear pig legs are cut into their signature shape.

  • The legs are pressed to remove blood.

  • The legs are salted and refrigerated twice over three weeks.

  • Okay Then the hams are hung for around 80 days.

  • The surface of the meat hardens.

  • During this phase, the hams are greased with lard, salt and pepper.

  • The legs are hung until the curing process is completed.

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  • During final inspection, assault Master uses a horse bone needle to smell the ham.

  • The entire process takes about a year.

That's how italian Parma ham is made.

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