Finocchiona Italian Salami

salame finocchiona

O Tuscan Salami is typical of Italy and is also known as finacchiona. Tuscan Italian Salami Finocchiona originates in the Middle Ages, between the 14th and 15th centuries. It is a salami that contains fennel, or finacchio in Italian, which is why it is also known as fenocchiona. It is a salami that is generally thick and has medium or long maturation. Fennel was initially used to replace black pepper, which was a much more expensive ingredient. The product became popular and is now produced in several regions of Italy.

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Salami made at home, without equipment and without additives

salame caseiro

This salami was made for those who wish to produce homemade salami without any additives or do not intend to purchase equipment. Using things available at home it is possible to make great salami. The only additional ingredient that cannot be missing is tripe, which was straight beef in this case. I used a mini wine cellar, which I have at home, for the drying/maturation process.

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Homemade double salami

salame duplo misto feito em casa

Mixed double salami, homemade. This salami was made with beef ribs, loin and pork shank. It is very decorative and attractive for consumption, its preparation is simple and can be done at home using a cellar or a specific air-conditioned environment. It is also possible to do this in adapted refrigerators, as long as the maximum temperature is maintained at 14ºC, the humidity is close to 80% and there is some type of light and constant air circulation.

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Kibbeh Sausage Recipe kibbeh sausage

linguica de quibe kibe kibbeh sausage

Kibbeh (kibe, كبة, kibbeh or kubbah) is a typical Middle Eastern dish consisting of a dumpling made from bulgur or semolina dough, stuffed with meat, seasoned with herbs and condiments. The name derives from kubbeh which in Arabic means ball. It is a very popular dish in Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Iraq. It is also common in North Africa, Turkey, the Arabian peninsula and part of the Caucasus, such as Armenia. Syrian-Lebanese immigrants spread the recipe to South America. In Brazil it is a very common dish, served in bakeries, cafeterias, restaurants and bars.

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Ham sausage with cassava and bacon

linguiça de pernil com bacon e mandioca

Sausage made 100% by hand, without equipment. Making sausage at home is very easy, you just need the minimum ingredients and equipment. More than a unique flavor, it's a way to make sure you're only including quality ingredients. All functional additives are optional, so it is possible to make a great and healthy sausage without any chemical additives or excess fat.

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Coppa Capicola recipe

copa coppa capicolla capocolo charcutaria charcuterie

Coppa or capicola 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. It can also be made with pork loin, which has much less fat than the neck. It is not difficult to make cups at home, but it is laborious as it takes a lot of time and you need to understand the processes involved to be sure of what is being done.

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Mixed salami appetizer in 3 days

salame salaminho salami caseiro charcutaria charcuterie

Salami appetizer, homemade salami ready in 3 days. This salami was made by hand, using just 6 ingredients and was ready in 3 days. Anyone can do it at home without using sophisticated equipment. It is essential to use a reduced caliber casing (low diameter) so that the salami can dry quickly.

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