Tag: cured meat
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Cotechino
Cotechino is a traditional Italian sausage found through the northern areas and the central mountain regions. It is made from pork meat, rind and fat with spice blends that feature fennel but differ from one region to the next. Cotechino is slowly simmered in broth infused with herbs and spices over several hours. It makes…
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Pancetta
Pancetta is a cured meat product made from the pork belly cut. It is produced in two forms, rolled or flat. Bacon can also be made from this cut so what is the difference between pancetta and bacon? Bacon is salt cured (by brining) and then smoked to preserve it. Pancetta is cured using salt,…
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Prosciutto Crudo
Prosciutto crudo is made from a pork ham that has been salt cured and then air dried. It differs from hams that have been salt brined and then cooked (called prosciutto cotto). Prosciutto crudo is finely sliced and is often eaten uncooked in antipasto, tasting plates, salads and the like. Cooked, it can be found…
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