Ardennes Ham

An air-dried ham, similar to prosciutto, produced in the Ardennes region of Belgium The hams are hand-rubbed with a mixture of salt, juniper berries, thyme, and coriander or brined, smoked over beech wood until dark brown, and aged Finished hams typically possess a full-bodied flavor and soft texture IGP-certified hams are marked with a yellow-numbered lead seal as a guarantee of quality and origin The Belgium-French name is jambon d'Ardenne