"Nussschinken" is a particularly tender and lean type of cured raw pork ham.
It takes its name from the specific cut of meat used to make it: the so-called "Nuss" (nut)—a round, compact muscle from the leg (specifically the upper thigh). This cut is first cured, a process that preserves the meat and imparts flavor. The ham is then air-dried or smoked to develop its characteristic aroma.
It is typically eaten thinly sliced, either as a topping for bread or served with asparagus.
