Recipe > Italian Salami

Italian Salami Recipe. Salami is a type of sausage that has a long history in Italy, and its production dates back to ancient times. Salami is a classic example of how food preservation has evolved over the centuries.

The practice of preserving meat with salt is very old. During the Middle Ages, the technique of drying and curing meat for preservation was refined, and salami began to take shape in Italy. It was an efficient way to preserve meat for long periods.

Over time, salami became more sophisticated, with different Italian regions developing their own variations. Recipes and production techniques were passed down from generation to generation, and salami began to be associated with family and regional traditions.

The growing demand for salami spread Italian salami beyond Italy, making it popular around the world.

Ingredient Quantity(grams)
Pork neck 900
Pork fatback 100
Red wine 40
Salt 22
Fennel seed 3
Minced garlic 3
Instacure#2 2.5
Sugar 2
Ground black pepper 2
Ground white pepper 1
Starter culture(bacteria) 0.2
Collagen casing 50 mm 0.1

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Preparation > Italian Salami

1) Grind the meat and fat into half-cm cubes. Optionally, you can cut the meat into very small, half-cm pieces with a sharp knife;
2) Add all the ingredients and mix until the meat becomes sticky and gooey;
3) Leave to rest for 12 hours in a refrigerated place;
4) Place in beef casing or collagen casing;
5) Hang in a dark place with air circulation, with a temperature of around 12ºC and 80% humidity;
6) The salami will be ready when it has lost between 40% and 50% of its initial weight.

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Tiago Oliveira
28/03/2026 21:56
Qual foi o maior desafio que você enfrentou ao tentar reproduzir esta receita pela primeira vez?
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Tiago_O
29/03/2026 00:35
A limpeza do moedor é o que mais tomou tempo.
Clube da Charcutaria
28/03/2026 20:56
O tempo de cura de um salame artesanal pode variar de 30 a 90 dias, dependendo do calibre da tripa e das condições de umidade e temperatura.
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