The Traditional Tool Trusted by Italian Master Salumieri
For centuries, Italian prosciutto makers have relied on a simple yet remarkable tool to judge whether a dry-cured ham has reached perfection—the horse bone tasting needle, known in Italy as the Ago d'Osso di Cavallo.
Each tester features a genuine polished horse bone needle housed in a handcrafted brown leather sheath with a snap closure, debossed with the Pacifici Corrado name, a respected Italian maker of traditional curing tools.
Unlike metal, horse bone has a unique natural property: it quickly absorbs the aromas inside a cured ham and releases them just as rapidly. By inserting the needle into several key locations of the ham, then immediately smelling the bone, an experienced salumiere can evaluate the development of the cure, identify subtle aroma differences, and detect any defects long before the ham is sliced.
This centuries-old technique remains an essential part of producing traditional Prosciutto di Parma and other premium dry-cured hams throughout Italy.
Whether you're producing a single country ham or managing a professional curing room, this authentic Italian tool brings one of the oldest traditions of charcuterie into your hands.
Features
- Authentic Italian horse bone aroma-testing needle
- Genuine brown leather protective sheath with snap closure
- Debossed Pacifici Corrado branding
- Traditional tool used by professional Italian prosciutto makers
- Bone naturally absorbs and releases aromas for accurate sensory evaluation
- Ideal for prosciutto, country ham, culatello, jamón, coppa, and other whole-muscle dry-cured meats
How It Works
- Insert the needle into several locations of the cured ham.
- Remove the needle and immediately smell the exposed bone.
- Compare the aroma from each location to evaluate curing consistency, maturation, and overall product quality.
- Wipe the bone clean before testing another ham.
Product Details
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Material: Genuine horse bone
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Origin: Italy
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Includes: Horse bone tester and brown leather storage sheath
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Maker: Pacifici Corrado
