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Charcuterie Guide
Salami
Salami is a cured sausage made from ground meat and fat that is seasoned, fermented, and air-dried. It is a broad family of products with countless regional styles, each with its own blend of spices and drying traditions.
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Salami is made by mixing ground pork (sometimes with other meats), fat, salt, and seasonings, then packing the mixture into a casing. It is fermented and slowly air-dried, which develops its tangy flavor and firm texture and allows it to keep well.
How Salami Is Traditionally Made
Traditional salami relies on time and controlled conditions. After seasoning and stuffing, the sausage ferments and then dries for weeks or months. Regional styles differ in grind size, spicing—such as garlic, wine, fennel, or chili—and the length of aging.
Salami vs Fresh Sausage
Fresh sausage is made from raw seasoned meat and must be cooked before eating. Salami, by contrast, is fermented and dried so it is ready to slice and serve without cooking. The two share ingredients but are prepared and eaten very differently.
How Salami Is Traditionally Used
Salami is usually sliced thin and served as part of a charcuterie or antipasto spread, in sandwiches, or alongside cheese, bread, and pickles.
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