Tyrolean speck

Tyrolean speck is a distinctively juniper-flavored ham originally from Tyrol, a historical Austrian region that since 1918 partially lies in Italy. Its origins at the intersection of two culinary worlds is reflected in its synthesis of salt-curing and smoking.

The first historical mention of Tyrolean speck was in the early 13th century, when some of the current production techniques were already in use. Südtiroler speck (Italian: Speck Alto Adige) is now a protected geographic designation with PGI status.

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