Copa or Coppa is an abbreviation of the Italian Capocollo, which in turn comes from the Latin “caput collum” and means neck, as pork neck meat is traditionally used to make this charcuterie delicacy.
I recommend reading the last recipe, which is the COLLAGEN FILM COPPA.
Salami is one of the simplest and most exuberant forms of meat processing. It's an alchemy that transforms a piece of raw meat into an extremely tasty and durable product. Creating a quality product by exposing a piece of meat to time, without any type of cooking, is something fascinating! Continue reading Salame artesanal
Pepperoni salami has a strong seasoning and is widely consumed, especially in the USA, due to its extensive use in the production of pizzas. Its original name is peperone (in free translation it means large pepper) and it dates back to Roman times. The original version is drier, hotter and more spicy than the contemporary commercial version. I applied a recipe here that is more focused on the original version. Continue reading Receita de pepperoni caseiro
Be careful when changing the proportions as the skin and fat from the drumstick will add moisture and flavor to the sausage. If you add too much chicken breast, the sausage will be dry, with little flavor and brittle when eaten. In terms of sausage, it is a light recipe because for this suggested proportion it is unnecessary to add more fat. But, if you prefer, add 10% of the weight of the meat in pork subcutaneous fat, chopped into 1 cm cubes. Continue reading Receita de linguiça de frango
Balance brine follows the same principle as traditional brine, but aims to achieve total salt balance between all elements of the brine, such as meat and water, but it is also possible to apply this brine to vegetables. It is the easiest and safest technique, but it is slower than brine with a high amount of salt. Continue reading Salmoura por equilíbrio
Ingredients
35% chuck/needle – 360 grams
35% of pork – 360 grams
30% pork belly fat (fat without the skin) – 280 grams
It is possible to change the percentages to obtain a product with less fat. But the ideal is to maintain at least 10% of fat. Continue reading Receita de Salame
Cacciatore It means hunter in Italian and originated from the consumption of this salami during hunting, as it was easy to transport and did not spoil. It is usually 15 to 18 centimeters long and is cured with spices, wine and herbs. It's great to accompany a good cheese and Italian bread. Continue reading Receita de salame italiano cacciatore
Real sausage is an emulsified mixture of meat, fat and seasoning. The basic difference between a sausage and a sausage lies in the proportions of these ingredients and the emulsification techniques, which transform the mixture into a homogeneous and creamy mass, often aerated due to the type of process adopted. Continue reading Como fazer salsicha?
Learn how to make sausages at home using the correct equipment and procedures to obtain a result that is far superior to the sausages offered by large slaughterhouses, which generally use raw materials that are not very selected (scraps), emulsifying additives, vegetable proteins, colorings, stabilizers, preservatives and fat too much. You will be able to make the best sausage you have ever eaten in your life. Continue reading Como fazer linguiça?
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