Description
Spicy Soppressata San Vincenzo is a typical Calabrian salami, a regional gourmet product made with selected pork meat and the addition of chili pepper, which gives the soppressata its red color, along with pepper and salt. Mena produces this salami in the best way possible, with coarsely chopped meat, added pepper paste, and chili pepper. The salami is red in color, with an enveloping sweet and spicy flavor. Pairings: Soppressata is excellent served as an appetizer, accompanied by rustic bread, preferably whole grain, and vegetables. It pairs well with aged cheeses. Recommended wine: Lambrusco. Storage: In a cool environment. Cover the cut part with a cloth. Processing: Calabrian soppressata is a typical and exclusive product of the Calabria region. It is prepared with a medium-cut mixture of meat derived from the shoulder, ham, and fat from the loin. During grinding, black pepper, fennel, salt, and chili pepper are added to the soppressata. Once the meat is inserted into the natural casing, a process done by hand, it must be air-dried. After about two weeks, the soppressatas are pressed with a weight (in the past, a board with weights placed on top was used), giving the salami the typical shape of soppressata. The aging process lasts several weeks. Aging: 23