The prosciutto you buy in a store is usually uncooked, making some wonder whether it is safe to eat. While most pork products need to be thoroughly cooked before consumption, prosciutto and other cured meats are exceptions. The curing process involves regularly rubbing salt over the meat as it ages. This salt draws out the moisture from the meat, which prevents bacteria from forming. The result is uncooked meat that is 100% safe to eat.