Quick Answer: Our top pick for prosciutto on a charcuterie board is Appleton Farms Prosciutto (4.2 out of 5). Best value: Trader Joe's Sliced Prosciutto. Splurge: Creminelli Prosciutto. We ranked 7 widely sold options on how they work on a board, published taste tests and awards, ingredients, value and how easy they are to find.
The best prosciutto of all is Prosciutto di Parma or San Daniele sliced to order at a good deli counter. When you are buying a pre-sliced pack, these are the brands with the best published record.
How we ranked these: these are researched picks, not a side-by-side tasting. We scored each product on published taste tests and awards, its ingredient list, price and where you can buy it, plus how that style of product behaves on a board. Sources are listed at the end, and the full method is on our buying guides hub. Prices and stock last checked September 2026.
Our picks at a glance
| Pick | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best overall: Appleton Farms Prosciutto ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.2 |
| Best value: Trader Joe's Sliced Prosciutto ($) | ★★★★☆ 3.8 |
| Best splurge: Creminelli Prosciutto ($$$) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 |
The full ranking
| Product | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Appleton Farms Prosciutto ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | Aldi shoppers |
| 2. Creminelli Prosciutto ($$$) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 | Thin, delicate slices |
| 3. La Quercia Prosciutto Americano ($$$) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 | American craft prosciutto |
| 4. Trader Joe's Sliced Prosciutto ($) | ★★★★☆ 3.8 | Budget boards |
| 5. True Story Prosciutto ($$) | ★★★½☆ 3.7 | Heritage pork |
| 6. Fratelli Beretta Organic Prosciutto ($$) | ★★★½☆ 3.7 | Draping on a board |
| 7. Citterio Prosciutto di Parma, 18 Month (Costco) ($) | ★★★½☆ 3.3 | Real Parma in bulk |
1. Appleton Farms Prosciutto
★★★★☆ 4.2 out of 5 · Best overall · Best for: Aldi shoppers · $ budget
Aldi's store brand scored a perfect 10 at Sporked, which called it practically as good as freshly sliced prosciutto that costs much more.
- Why we like it: Top taste-test score. Very cheap.
- Keep in mind: Only at Aldi.
- Where to buy: Aldi.
2. Creminelli Prosciutto
★★★★☆ 4.0 out of 5 · Best splurge · Best for: Thin, delicate slices · $$$ premium
Sporked scored it 9 out of 10 for its extremely thin cut and flavor crystals. American-made from humanely raised pork.
- Why we like it: Very thin. Excellent texture.
- Keep in mind: Expensive.
- Where to buy: Whole Foods, specialty grocers.
3. La Quercia Prosciutto Americano
★★★★☆ 4.0 out of 5 · Best for: American craft prosciutto · $$$ premium
Made by Herb and Kathy Eckhouse from pork raised humanely on family farms in Iowa and Missouri. La Quercia has won multiple Good Food Awards. (Source: Deli Market News.)
- Why we like it: Craft-made. Humanely raised pork.
- Keep in mind: Expensive. Limited stores.
- Where to buy: Whole Foods, specialty grocers.
4. Trader Joe's Sliced Prosciutto
★★★★☆ 3.8 out of 5 · Best value · Best for: Budget boards · $ budget
Mild, tender and versatile, and one of the cheapest packs you can buy. Sporked scored it 8 out of 10.
- Why we like it: Very cheap.
- Keep in mind: Milder, less complex.
- Where to buy: Trader Joe's.
5. True Story Prosciutto
★★★½☆ 3.7 out of 5 · Best for: Heritage pork · $$ mid-range
Made from heritage-breed pork raised crate-free on family farms. Sporked scored it 9.5 out of 10.
- Why we like it: Strong sourcing. High score.
- Keep in mind: Not everywhere.
- Where to buy: Whole Foods, natural grocers.
6. Fratelli Beretta Organic Prosciutto
★★★½☆ 3.7 out of 5 · Best for: Draping on a board · $$ mid-range
Sporked called its stretchy, soft texture ideal for charcuterie boards with mild cheese.
- Why we like it: Organic. Drapes well.
- Keep in mind: Milder flavor.
- Where to buy: Grocery deli case.
7. Citterio Prosciutto di Parma, 18 Month (Costco)
★★★½☆ 3.3 out of 5 · Best for: Real Parma in bulk · $ budget
Genuine DOP Prosciutto di Parma at a low price per ounce, but The Takeout rated it among the worst deli meats at Costco for chewy fat and flat flavor.
- Why we like it: Real DOP. Low price per ounce.
- Keep in mind: Poor published review.
- Where to buy: Costco.
How the scores break down
Each product is scored 1 to 5 on five things, then weighted: how it works on a board (30%), published taste tests and awards (25%), ingredients (15%), value (15%) and how easy it is to find (15%).
| Product | On the board | Reviews and awards | Ingredients | Value | Easy to find | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Farms Prosciutto | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4.2 |
| Creminelli Prosciutto | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4.0 |
| La Quercia Prosciutto Americano | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4.0 |
| Trader Joe's Sliced Prosciutto | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3.8 |
| True Story Prosciutto | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.7 |
| Fratelli Beretta Organic Prosciutto | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.7 |
| Citterio Prosciutto di Parma, 18 Month (Costco) | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.3 |
What to look for on the label
Label check: For Italian prosciutto, a DOP mark and the ingredients pork and salt. Anything labeled only 'prosciutto' with no origin is usually a quick-cured domestic ham.
Skip: Thick-cut prosciutto for a board. It should be thin enough to drape.
For what prosciutto pairs with and how to serve it, see the prosciutto di parma guide. To see every ranked guide, visit our charcuterie buying guides.
Prosciutto questions
What is the best prosciutto for a charcuterie board?
Parma or San Daniele DOP sliced to order. For a pre-sliced pack, Creminelli or La Quercia; Aldi's Appleton Farms is the best value.
Is American prosciutto good?
The best is. La Quercia and Creminelli make American prosciutto that holds its own against imported.
How do I serve prosciutto on a board?
Take it out about 20 minutes before serving and drape or fold it loosely so it stays tender.
Sources
- Sporked: The Best Prosciutto to Buy (updated Feb 2025)
- Deli Market News: La Quercia wins 4th Good Food Award
- The Takeout: The Best (and Worst) Deli Meat at Costco (Jun 2026)
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