The vessels returned home with sugar, tobacco and cotton, the produce of the enslaved workforce. Before 1820, over 80% of the people arriving in the New World were enslaved Africans. It is estimated that 12 million enslaved Africans were transported to the Americas. Further information is available in the history of the transatlantic slave trade section of the International Slavery Museum website.
The recipe for prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is very simple, fast and delicious. It is great for breakfast, brunch or as an appetizer or side dish. It fits in perfectly with your paleo way of eating and is Whole30 compliant. (Prosciutto should have only two ingredients: ham and salt.
Prosciutto is made from the hind leg or thigh of a pig or wild boar. Once the leg is cleaned, it is heavily salted and left for two months in a cool, controlled environment. The salting process removes leftover blood and moisture and makes an unfit environment for bacteria.