How to store San Daniele ham: practical tips to keep it at its best

Storing San Daniele raw ham correctly is essential to keep its flavor, aroma and texture intact. The methods depend on the type of ham: in fact, they change whether it is a whole ham with bone or a boneless ham.

How to store a boneless San Daniele ham

In the case of boneless ham, the ideal solution is vacuum-packed, which allows the organoleptic qualities to be kept intact for up to three months. Those who do not have a vacuum sealer can still store it properly: just cover the cut with cling film, wrap the ham in a dry cotton cloth and place it in the refrigerator. In this way, the product keeps for about a month.

How to store a whole San Daniele ham on the bone

The situation is different for bone-in ham, which requires a little more care but also guarantees longer storage times. After each cut, it is important to protect the exposed part with a little fat cut out of the ham itself, the one removed at the beginning, and wrap everything with a dry cotton cloth.

The environment in which it is stored makes the difference: the ideal place is cool and dry, such as a cellar, and the temperature should never exceed eighteen degrees. By following these precautions, bone-in ham can easily last several months without losing its unique characteristics.

Mistake to avoid: never store bone-in ham in the refrigerator or in too humid environments, because excess moisture can compromise its aroma and texture.

After opening: how to keep Prosciutto di San Daniele at its best

Whether whole or boneless, Alberti San Daniele ham retains its authentic flavor at its best only if:

• it is properly protected, with film and wrapped in a dry cotton cloth;
• it is stored at the right temperature and humidity, in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator, depending on the type;

A few attentions are enough to always enjoy it at its maximum goodness.

Want to find out how to slice it the right way? Read our dedicated article!