Eat & Explore
This is the fun part. No curing chamber required, just a good deli counter and an appetite. Pick a guide and dig in.
Get to know your salami
- Types of SalamiGenoa, soppressata, finocchiona, 'nduja and plenty more, plus what US labels and Italy's protected names actually mean.Read the guide
- Salami vs. PepperoniHow they differ in meat, grind, spice, smoke and texture, whether pepperoni counts as a salami, and why it cups on pizza.Read the guide
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Storing and serving it safely
- Does salami go bad?How long whole, sliced and opened salami keeps in the pantry, fridge and freezer, plus how to spot spoilage and when white mold is fine.Read the guide
- Is salami raw?What "uncooked" really means, and who should heat it first.Read the guide
- Mold on salamiWhich mold is normal, which means toss it, how salt can look like mold, and the stricter rule for homemade salami.Read the guide
Want to make it yourself?
Start with How to make salami at home, our step-by-step guide.
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