Salaisons Fumées - Marque Nationale Grand-Duché de Luxembourg are hams made with legs of pork which must carry the national protected Luxembourg brand name for pork or the equivalent foreign designation. The ham has a distinctive flavor owed to the long curing time of at least 10 months and the smoking process, which is typical for Luxembourg hams.
The hams are thoroughly examined before being placed on the market and branded with a special stamp. Although this product is made throughout the whole year, the production usually takes place during the autumn and winter months. These hams are made in a traditional way by approximately 20 butchers or sausage makers.