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Salami
Salty, tangy, and garlicky, with a firm, dense chew from the curing and drying process.
Lens analyzedSalami is a cured, fermented sausage typically made from beef or pork, seasoned with garlic, spices, and sometimes wine, then air-dried until firm enough to slice thin. It's eaten cold, often on sandwiches or charcuterie boards, without further cooking.
Where it comes from
Salami-making traditions developed across Italy and other parts of Europe as a way to preserve meat through curing and fermentation long before refrigeration, with regional varieties differing in spice blends, meat type, and casing.
Buying it
Check whether it's pre-sliced or a whole stick meant to be sliced at home, and look for a firm, dry texture without excess surface moisture.
Storing it
Refrigerate salami and keep pre-sliced packages sealed once opened; a whole, dry-cured stick can keep for weeks refrigerated if wrapped well.
Keeps about 21 days in the fridge.
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