Italy is famous all over the world for its food excellencies which are appreciated in particular for their quality. Among these are the cured meats which are one of the products always present on the Italian tables. Each Italian region presents its own variations. Italian Traditions will guide you on the discovery of these traditional products telling you about their history. We will also present the most popular meats and the way they are produced.

The history of cured meats
The origin of cured meats goes way back in time, even to prehistory, period in which man started to breed and consume pork. The production of ham is attributable to the Etruscans, although we owe the following advances to the Romans, especially concerning the choice and processing of the meat, bringing it to become a very valuable product.