is a variety of produced in the (municipality) of
Sant'Olcese
Sant'Olcese () is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region of Liguria, located about north of Genoa. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,945 and an area of .All demographics and other statis ...
, Liguria. It consists of coarsely ground
pork
Pork is the culinary name for the meat of the pig (''Sus domesticus''). It is the most commonly consumed meat worldwide, with evidence of pig animal husbandry, husbandry dating back to 8000–9000 BCE.
Pork is eaten both freshly cooke ...
and
beef
Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle (''Bos taurus''). Beef can be prepared in various ways; Cut of beef, cuts are often used for steak, which can be cooked to varying degrees of doneness, while trimmings are often Ground beef, grou ...
in equal proportions and is aged for two to three months.
History
was first produced in
Orero, part of the of
Serra Riccò
Serra Riccò () is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, in the Italian region Liguria, located about north of Genoa, in the Val Polcevera.
Serra Riccò borders the following municipalities: Casella, Genoa, Mignanego, ...
that until 1877 was part of Sant'Olcese. Industrial production began in the beginning of the 19th century. As of 2010 there were two producers of this salami.
See also
*
Genoa salami
Genoa salami is an American variety of dry, cured, unsmoked salami. It is normally made from coarsely ground pork, but may also contain a small amount of beef
Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle (''Bos taurus''). Beef can be pre ...
– an American salami
References
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Italian cuisine
Salumi