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[Larry Poms]

Prosciutto crudo is just cured, but not cooked ham. Parma ham is also crudo. You can get imported prosciutto here and 99% of the time it is eaten uncooked. Pancetta is basically bacon (pork belly) that is not smoked, but needs to be cooked. Here are a couple good links on prosciutto:

Is Prosciutto Crudo Raw? Italian Food Facts

Making Italian Prosciutto Crudo, Cured Ham in Parma: The Salting