Prosciutto and Cured Meats Home Return to       Fine Deli Meats Parma is a city famous for its culture and for gastronomy. It is located in the heart of Regione Emilia Romagna, at the foot of the Apennine mountains, and it is constantly exposed to a dry, pure air which creates unique and ideal conditions for the natural drying of prosciutto. PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA is one of the worlds greatest delicacies. The meat (pork thigh) is pressed, seasoned, salt-cured and air dried. It is usually sold in thin slices. Prosciutto is best eaten as is and is a classic first course when served with melon, figs, or bocconcini. It can also be added at the last minute to cooked foods such as pasta or vegetables. La Bottega was the first store in Ottawa to sell the Original Prosciutto from Italy, and it is now our best selling deli meat. BRESOLA is an air dried top quality beef. Also sliced very thin it can be used the same as proscitto or in a carpaccio dish. PANCETTA is an italian bacon that is cured with salt and spices. Flavourful, slightly salty pancetta comes in a sausage like roll. It is used in Italian cooking to flavour sauces, pasta dishes, vegetables and meats. SERRANO HAM from spain is now available in Canada and can be found exclusively in Ottawa at La Bottega. Similar to Italian prosciutto it is more meatier and rustic tasting.