The World's Rarest Cured Meat? Turning Wagyu Beef Into Prosciutto
Claudia Romeo
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Journalist making short documentaries about real food. I’m a journalist and producer with over 10 years of experience covering traditional dishes, food culture, and culinary craftsmanship. Originally from Bari, Italy, and now in London, I’ve built my career exploring how food reflects the identity of people and places. On this channel, I document iconic foods, meet local producers and artisans, and explore the relationship between land, culture, and cuisine. Previously, my work featured on Business Insider’s Regional Eats, So Expensive, and Food Tours. 📩 [email protected] All footage, interviews, and original content on this channel are protected by copyright and may not be used without permission. This channel is dedicated to self-funded independent journalism. For licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]
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What happens when you turn Japanese wagyu into Italian cold cuts? And how would you even eat it? That’s what the Italian company Meat Japan set out to explore, creating Italian-style guanciale, bresaola, and salami from Japanese wagyu. 🇮🇹 My Italy tours https://loliv.it/en/claudia-romeo-tours-italy/ 📝 Apply for a private food & culture travel consultation https://forms.gle/pNPw4AWNa66QTTuX7 🗺️ Get a map of all my favorite food spots in Italy, London, and beyond https://www.dscvr.shop/claudiaromeo 🌍 Get 5% off Holafly International eSIM card http://holafly.sjv.io/6yqx9N Visit https://meatjapan.com/ 00:00 Intro 00:57 Wagyu guanciale, bresaola, and salame 02:42 How wagyu meat is classified 03:27 A5 wagyu is not always the best choice: Meet Juku 04:15 Juku’s special diet 05:38 Chef Itoshi: from Tokyo to Italy 06:28 Tasting the wagyu cold cuts 07:52 Are these expensive? 08:32 Some recipes close to home in Puglia, Italy 09:08 So do wagyu cold cuts belong in a sandwich? This video is a food documentary part of my traditional food stories series. Subscribe to my channel if you love food and travel https://www.youtube.com/@claudia-romeo #coldcuts #wagyu #italy #food #foodie #cooking Let’s connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiaromeo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.claudiaromeo Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/claudia-romeo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cldromeo My Amazon recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/claudiaromeo Buy me a ☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claudiaromeo My Equipment - AF Panasonic LUMIX S5II https://amzn.to/3NvUeow Sony ZV-E10 https://amzn.to/3GJJr7f Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/4jabeyb Rode Wireless GO II https://amzn.to/3GGo5ax Joby Telepod https://amzn.to/3jREKiL Joby Compact Tripod https://amzn.to/3ZaCvqN Contact [email protected] About me I’m a journalist and producer with over 9 years of experience covering traditional dishes, food culture, and culinary craftsmanship. Originally from Bari, Italy, and now in London, I’ve built my career exploring how food reflects the identity of people and places. You may know me from Business Insider’s Regional Eats, So Expensive, and Food Tours. Now, on my YouTube channel, I tell stories behind iconic foods, meet local artisans, and explore the link between land, culture, and cuisine. Copyright Notice All footage, interviews, and original content in this video are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any form without prior written permission. Unauthorized use, including but not limited to reuploads, edits, or incorporation into other works, may result in legal action. This channel is dedicated to self-funded independent journalism. For licensing inquiries, please contact: [email protected]
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