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On 11/23/2013 12:14 AM, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:35:08 -0700, Pearl Buck
> > wrote:
>
>> On 11/22/2013 5:03 PM, sf wrote:
>>> On Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:25:07 -0700, Pearl Buck
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Next best and lower fat alternative, wrap with prosciutto and baste with
>>>> olive oil.
>>>
>>> I think that would be a great idea for oven preparation - I doubt it
>>> would need any olive oil although it probably wouldn't hurt either.
>>>

>> Puts a nice crispy crust on the ham.

>
> The only time I've used prosciutto with a lot of heat is on pizza and
> it gets very crispy without being brushed with olive oil. In fact, my
> intuition tells me it would take longer to crisp up if it was lubed
> with oil. I still think it's a good idea and will use it for my fat
> phobic hubby the next time I do something like that.
>


It will crisp on its own, but it can fall apart too.

One of those things where the grill wins if you don't lube the food.