• Product
  • Recipes
  • People
  • Places
  • Events
  • EN
Home > Product > From the pressing to the resting time

From the pressing to the resting time

25.09.2020

2 minutes

SHARE
Prosciutto di San Daniele rest

Continuation of the trip of a pork leg towards Prosciutto di San Daniele

In the story of how a  Prosciutto di San Daniele can be really called that name we started from the basics. We explained to you what happens when a pork leg arrives into our territory and what  the procedures that contribute in defining it prosciutto are.

In this second episode of our trip we’ll guide you to the discovery of this gem that is born in Friuli Venezia Giulia(and only here!), describing how the journey that leads a  simple pork leg to become a San Daniele Dop continues.

What is pressing?

We have ended the first episode with the story of how the salting takes place. Well, you should know that after this stage there is another one called pressing. In short: the prosciutti are placed in a moulding device that, pressing down on the legs, enables the salt to penetrate deeply. Thanks also to this  San Daniele Dop has such an intense flavor. The texture of the meat benefits, shaping this way its characteristic consistency. From what feature can you immediately recognize a leg of San Daniele Dop? Well, from its gorgeous guitar shape. Yes, during the pressing stage our prosciutto starts taking its appearance (it’s very rock’n roll, we like to admit it).

Also  Prosciutto di San Daniele has got to take a rest

But, as is well known, the story is very long (and the manifacturing isn’t definitely obvious).

And, sure enough, after all this trouble, also the legs must take a rest. This takes place in quite damp rooms. We are indeed talking about a range between 70% and 80%, with a temperature ranging between 4°C and 6° C. How long does this stage take? It takes about four months from the moment it all started. This way  the salt is allowed to get to the heart of the leg, distributing itself uniformly.

Articoli correlati

Fetta di Prosciutto di San Daniele su una fetta di pane come eccellenza del Made in Italy
07.05.2025

Prosciutto di San Daniele: the authentic taste of Made in Italy

Celebrating Made in Italy means appreciating everything that makes this country unique: quality, beauty, creativity and, of course, know-how. It is an opportunity for us...

4 minutes

Read the article
Prosciutto di San Daniele e sport: ragazze sportive che mangiano il prosciutto
04.04.2025

Prosciutto di San Daniele in the nutrition of athletes: energy and recovery at your fingertips

Nutrition plays a fundamental role for people who do sport – influencing performance, muscle recovery and general well-being. Alongside a balanced diet and targeted nutritional...

4 minutes

Read the article
Storia del Prosciutto di San Daniele
05.12.2024

Prosciutto di San Daniele: the history of an Italian delicacy

Prosciutto di San Daniele, with its unique sweetness and delicate aroma, is one of the undisputed symbols of Italian gastronomy. Its story unravels across the...

3 minutes

Read the article
Preservare la b
20.11.2024

Preserving biodiversity: the importance of San Daniele del Friuli’s microclimate

Carefully selected pork thighs and sea salt: these are the only two ingredients provided for by the Specification for the production of Prosciutto di San...

2 minutes

Read the article
Prosciutto di San Daniele: naturale, unico, italiano
30.10.2024

Prosciutto di San Daniele and the value of PDO: a seal of unmistakable quality

Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO is not merely food, but a symbol of Italian gastronomic excellence that is deeply rooted in tradition. This extraordinary product...

3 minutes

Read the article
Prosciutto di San Daniele: naturale, unico, italiano
25.09.2024

Prosciutto di San Daniele: unique, natural and Italian

A symbol of Italy around the world, Prosciutto di San Daniele is one of the great Italian gastronomic delicacies. It is a cured, raw prosciutto...

3 minutes

Read the article

Subscribe to the newsletter

STAY UPDATED ON THE LATEST NEWS
FROM THE WORLD OF PROSCIUTTO DI SAN DANIELE

    Subscribe to the newsletter

    Stay updated on news from the world of Prosciutto di San Daniele

    Subscribe

    CONSORZIO DEL PROSCIUTTO DI SAN DANIELE

    VIA IPPOLITO NIEVO, 19 - 33038 SAN DANIELE DEL FRIULI - UDINE - ITALY
    T. +39 0432 957515 - INFO@PROSCIUTTOSANDANIELE.IT

    • Product
    • Recipes
    • People
    • Places
    • Events

    CREDITS | Privacy and Cookie Policy