soppressata
Spiced Italian salami
Soppressata is an Italian dry-cured salami, typically made from coarsely ground pork seasoned with red pepper, garlic, and wine.
The texture is denser than most salamis, and the flavor ranges from mild to spicy depending on regional style.
It appears on charcuterie boards and in sandwiches: We ordered the soppressata and prosciutto.
Dry-cured pork shoulder
- mortadellaItalian pork cold cut
- pepperoniSpiced cured sausage
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
- pancettaItalian salt-cured belly
salumi · genoa · chorizo · guanciale · coppa · cacciatore · calabrese · hot
Italian appetizer course
- platterLarge flat serving dish
- cold cutsPrecooked sliced meats
- boardFlat rigid panel
- spreadTo distribute widely
crostini · grissini · cornichons · olives · fig jam · honey · crackers · baguette
Southern Italian region
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- DOPFilm's camera department head
- regionalRelating to an area
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
old-world · imported · domestic · specialty · deli · Italian-American
Filling between bread slices
- paniniGrilled Italian sandwich
- pizzaTopped flatbread dish
- antipastoItalian appetizer course
- appetizerLight dish preceding main
slice · ciabatta · focaccia · bruschetta · muffuletta · sub · hoagie · charcuterie board
Capsicum pod or stew
- pepperPungent dried berry spice
- pepperyHaving sharp, hot flavor
- hotHaving much warmth
- piquantPleasingly sharp-tasting
red pepper flakes · capsaicin · heat · kick · fiery · crushed pepper · peperoncino · spiced
capicola
Dry-cured pork shoulder
- mortadellaItalian pork cold cut
- pepperoniSpiced cured sausage
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
pancetta · salumi · genoa · chorizo · guanciale · coppa · cacciatore · calabrese · hot · sweet
antipasto
Italian appetizer course
spread · crostini · grissini · cornichons · olives · fig jam · honey · crackers · baguette · provolone
Calabria
Southern Italian region
traditional · old-world · imported · domestic · specialty · deli · Italian-American
sandwich
Filling between bread slices
appetizer · slice · ciabatta · focaccia · bruschetta · muffuletta · sub · hoagie · charcuterie board · cheese pairing
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
piquant · red pepper flakes · capsaicin · heat · kick · fiery · crushed pepper · peperoncino · spiced
aging
Growing older over time
- dry-curedPreserved with salt, no brine
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- nitrateNO₃ compound
salted · cellar · mold · casing · collagen · cure · brine · preserve · smoke · spices