Product Reviews and Ratings - Hams - Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham) from igourmet

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(based on 13 ratings)

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Black Kassel introduced us to this Alpine-style schinken. (Schinken is German for ham.) This full-flavored, lean ham is dry-cured and smoked. With its delicate texture, and thin slices, it is perfect on bread, with fruit, on an antipasto platter, or by itself.

Sliced paper thin, layered with deli paper, and packaged for freshness, this ham is extremely convenient and attractive to busy gourmet shoppers. The deli paper layering makes removal from the package simple. Other ideas: wrap the slices around chicken breasts or filets of pork or beef for a savory roast. Roll it up in a cordon bleu with High Alps or swiss cheese. Try it julienned in salads, eggs, or frittatas to add hint of smoke and salt.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

All natural(5), Flavorful(12), High quality(13), Tender(4), Versatile(4)

Best Uses:

Anytime(5), Entertaining(7), Hors d'oeuvre(12)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(9), Frequent diner(6), Simple tastes(3)

Perfect product exactly as described

By IMASCOT

from International on 2/14/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

First time order, found to be full-flavored, lean ham, dry-cured and smoked. Had a perfect delicate texture, and supplied in thin slices between deli paper for freshness.

Wunderbar!

By nj4me

from Holmdel, NJ on 1/27/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality, Tender

Best Uses:

Anytime, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

Not as salty as procuitto. It was just like the schinken we used to get from the German butcher.

Excellent product

By Pam the Fabulous

from Ablion, NE on 1/23/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality

Best Uses:

Anytime, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

I served this product atop a crust of bread w/pecorino cheese and fig spread. It was divine!

Excellent substitute for proscuitto

By Shannon

from Philadelphia, PA on 12/1/2008

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Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

Tasty, complex and lean. Excellent alternative to proscuitto. Nice thin slices are easy to use right out of the package.

I prefer this to prosciutto!

By Mel

from Merritt Island, FL on 9/14/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

I really enjoyed this product! I found it to be more enjoyable than most prosciutto I've had. The flavor was subtle and slightly salty and the texture pleasantly firm without being rubbery!

Yummy!

By Lizzie

from Pomfret, CT on 8/26/2008

Pros:

Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

Dried meat doesn't get much better than this.

Great

By Ross

from San Angelo, TX on 8/7/2008

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

Anytime, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

Snack

Outstanding Ham

By Ross from San Angelo, TX on 6/6/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salad

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

Couple slices of the ham, couple slices of mozarella, couple slices of a nice red vine-ripened tomato, two basil leaves, and a squirt of EVO...What a salad!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Love this stuff!

By chubs from chicago on 3/3/2008

Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, Good flavor, High Quality

Cons:

Can be addicting

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

My kids love this ham too. My daughter loves to just eat it right out of the package.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful ham!!!

By M Robinson

from Norfolk, VA on 2/11/2008

Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Best Uses:

BREAKFAST, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

Wonderful smokey flavor on a very lean ham!!!!!!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Cured Ham

By Foodie in Arizona

from Phoenix, AZ on 12/31/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality, Versatile

Cons:

Rubbery Texture

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

My son loved this product. I melted some appenzeller cheese on it for sandwiches with some dijon mustard on whole grain bread.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Alpine schinken.

By Oma 27 from Corona CA on 12/28/2007

Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, Great on your sandwiches, High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Best Uses:

Entertaining

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

We use this schinken for our luncheons,it's great

Versatile and really tasty

By Maureen from NJ on 12/19/2007

Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality, Like proscuitto but smoke

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre, Sub for bacon or pancetta

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Love to Cook

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Alpen Schinken (Dry Cured Ham):

If you like smokey, it's great without being overwhelming.I've used as an hors d'oeuvre and as a breakfast meat.

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