• Salami is an Italian cured sausage, usually made of pork, although the term can refer to many different types of sausages. In the United States, it is frequently eaten in sandwiches.

• Fast Facts

  1. Italian: Salame is singular
  2. Italian: Salami is plural
  3. Derived from salare, "to salt"
  4. Meat: usually uncooked
  5. Dry cured: Can be stored up to a year

• Types of Salami

  Salami is a sausage of cured pork. Different types add different seasonings to the meat, or even additional meats. Here's what each type of salami adds to the pork.

  1. Finocchiona: Fennel seeds, garlic, wine
  2. Genoa: White peppercorns
  3. Cacciatori: Small, includes beef
  4. Neapolitan: Chili pepper flakes
  5. Toscano: Extra salt, black peppercorns
  6. Soppressata: Larger, includes wine and pepper
  7. Salametto: Small salami
  8. Cotto: Soft, cooked salami

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