Who owns La Quercia?

Kathy Eckhouse
Kathy Eckhouse, Founder/Owner, La Quercia“So a number of years ago, we spent three and a half years in Parma, Italy.

What are pigs fed to make prosciutto?

Their feed, too, is specially formulated (you are what you eat eats, after all). The pigs are fed a blend of cereal grains and whey from Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese production, which contributes to their full-bodied, complex flavor.

What is La Quercia guanciale?

Cured pork jowl lightly spiced with rosemary and peppercorn. High collagen content bestows a silky quality to soups and sauces.

Is prosciutto made in America?

Increasingly, American producers are selling prosciutto. Niman Ranch is the latest. The hams are cured in the traditional fashion — rubbed only with sea salt and lard, without added nitrites or nitrates — and hung to air-dry in stages for at least a year by a processor in Rhode Island.

What meat is prosciutto made of?

pork legs
HOW IS PROSCIUTTO MADE? Prosciutto is made from high-quality pork legs. The meat is covered in salt and left to rest for a few weeks.

How do you pronounce La Quercia?

La Quercia (pronounced La Kwair-cha ) means the Oak in Italian.

What is Borsellino salami?

Dry cured pork salami. La Quercia’s borsellino salami is soft, sweet, porky and even a little earthy. It’s dry cured salami. They’re cured and will last weeks in your refrigerator.

Does prosciutto go bad?

In its original sealed package, prosciutto may last for up to two years. Once the package is opened and the prosciutto is exposed to air, it should be fine in the refrigerator for at least a few weeks.

Where is prosciutto made in USA?

Due to a ban on the importing of the cured meat, diners had to instead make do with prosciutto that was made in the United States from American hogs, then hung to dry in warehouses in states like Virginia and Missouri.