Producer record
Registry No. 032Regenerative farm networkLa Quercia
Iowa heritage prosciutto, Berkshire and Tamworth heritage pork dry-cured 18+ months in the Italian tradition. The American answer to Parma.
Profile last verified May 9, 2026 · Ships to all 50 states · Rating 4.6 / 5
Our assessment
La Quercia is the rare American producer of long-cured prosciutto, Berkshire and Tamworth heritage pork dry-cured 18-24 months in the central-Iowa facility's specialized humidity-controlled aging rooms. The technique mirrors traditional Parma and San Daniele methods; the heritage-breed pork is sourced from a small network of Iowa-and-region farms with no antibiotics, hormones, or feedlot-finishing. Catalog goes deeper than just prosciutto, also pancetta, lardo, guanciale, capicola, and a few seasonal cured specialties. Available D2C, in better grocery cured-meat sections, and at restaurant supply. Direct affiliate.
What it does well
- +Long-cured 18-24 month prosciutto in Italian tradition
- +Heritage-breed pork (Berkshire + Tamworth)
- +Iowa specialty (lardo, guanciale, capicola) beyond prosciutto
- +Restaurant-supply pedigree
What to weigh
- -Premium pricing reflects long-cure overhead
- -Smaller catalog than Italian mass producers
- -Charcuterie-only, no fresh cuts
Where La Quercia sits in the registry
- Charcuterie
Cured meats, salami, prosciutto, and pâté shipped to your door
- Pasture-raised pork
Forest- or pasture-raised pork shipped to your door
Registry note
La Quercia is listed because it names its sourcing and ships nationally; listing is not an endorsement by any agency. Prices and welcome offers change often, so confirm on the producer's site. If you buy through our link we may earn a referral commission at no cost to you; see the disclosure.