Protein Food
Salami
About This Entry
Salami is dry-cured fermented sausage — savory, garlicky, and fat-rich. Structured reds, Lambrusco, and off-dry whites suit charcuterie boards.
Beginner Guide
Slice thin for boards; cooking optional in pasta and pizza.
FAQ
- What is Salami?
- Dry-cured fermented sausage with regional styles worldwide.
At a Glance
Group
Cured Meat
Classification
Animal Protein Foods
Scientific name
Sus scrofa domesticus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Salami
- Classification
- Animal Protein Foods
- Group
- Cured Meat
- Scientific name
- Sus scrofa domesticus
Taxonomy
- Cut type
- trim
- Anatomical cut
- trim
- Bone state
- boneless
- Processing state
- cured
- Fat content
- rich
- Primary cooking methods
- slice, pan sear
- Recommended doneness
- well done