Chef at 16:49, 17 April 2015

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'''Speck''' is a distinctively [[juniper]]-flavoured [[prosciutto]] originally from Tyrol, a historical region that since 1918 partially lies in Austria and partially in Italy. Speck's origins at the intersection of two culinary worlds is reflected in its synthesis of Italian [[salt-curing]] and central European [[smoking]].

In parts of the English speaking culinary world, the term "speck" refers to Italian speck, a type of [[prosciutto]], rather than German speck, which is identical to the Italian "lardo".
===Uses===
Speck is ubiquitous in the local cuisine of the province of Bolzano-Bozen, and is also found in the Austrian, Czech, Dutch, German, Italian and Slovak cuisines.

Like other [[salami]], speck is often served in paper thin slices which, like [[prosciutto]], can be draped over sugary fruits like melon, pears and figs. Tissue-thin slices of speck can also be served with [[horseradish]], [[pickles]] and dark [[rye]] bread studded with [[raisins]] and [[nuts]], a more Austrian-influenced presentation.

Typically appearing in pastas, in [[risotto]], on [[pizzas]], and alongside hearty whole-grain breads, speck can also be seen in the company of [[shellfish]], sometimes wrapped around [[scallops]] or rolled about [[breadsticks]] and served with [[lobster]] salad. Speck can be cut into thick strips and added to [[pasta]] sauces or any dish beginning with a soffritto of [[olive oil]] and chopped [[vegetables]]. In dishes like [[risotto]], the extremely strong flavour of speck can usually be cut with light flavours such as [[parsley]], [[lemon]], [[mint]], etc. In [[salads]], speck pairs well with [[apples]], [[sprouts]], [[mushrooms]], and hearts of [[celery]].

Speck can easily replace [[bacon]] or as a smoky alternative to [[Pancetta]]. The differences between speck and [[bacon]] include different time lengths of smoking, the technique of curing it, and the fact that speck cures for a longer period of time than bacon does.

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Chef at 16:49, 17 April 2015