German Pork Black Forest Ham or 'Schwarzwaelder Schinken' derives it's name from the the European Black Forest region of Germany, where it was first produced. However, in the U.S. the name is suggestive of the ham's outer color and preparation style, selling their own version of this German delight. A similar variety is the Italian Prosciutto di Parma from the Parma region of Italy. Enjoy as-is or add to soups, sandwiches and more...the world in a bite! Cooking Instructions - "Never Freeze. Remove packaging as desired. Ideally best chilled. Thaw at room temperature if frozen. Storage - Vacuum packed Pre-packaged Pork Black Forest Ham can be stored Chilled for upto 6 months in the refrigerator. - Can be Frozen as well for upto 6 months. Usage - After opening, they are best used within the use-by date even if refrigerated. Cooking appliances may differ in performance/cooking times."