5 x Sliced Drniš Pršut by Dimmes PGI 100g - Cured Croatian Ham

The one and only Drniš Pršut, from Croatia. Most notably served at HM Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding (1947) and coronation (1953) ceremonies.

Traditional Croatian dry-cured ham, smoked - from the mountainous region of Drnis. Ancient Romans were the ones who began curing and salting their ham along the Mediterranean coast, calling is ‘perexuctus’. Only superb quality thighs are used for this delicacy; they must be sourced locally and weigh more than 11-16 kilograms. The ham is salted with both fine and coarse sea salt, pressed with weights; after which it is left to be smoked by smoldering beech trees, oaks or hornbeam. The smoking process is a distinction compared to the prosciutto originating in Italy. Following that, the prsut is placed outside in the wind to be thoroughly dried, for at least 12 months.

Its characteristic aroma, flavour and texture is attributed to a unique mixture of two distinct local types of wind that the ham is left to be dried by. The cold and dry Bora, coming from the north-east and the warm and humid Jugo, arriving from the south - make for a balancing act, allowing the prsut to mature into an extraordinary delicacy.

About the Producer
Dimmes is a renowned prsut, panceta and charcuterie merchant from Drnis, Croatia. They are most proud of their unique geographically-protected products like Drnis Prsut (served at HM Queen Elizabeth II's wedding in 1947 and coronation in 1953).The products are ethically sourced, and made with all-natural ingredients - just like their great grand-parents had done it centuries ago.