What is Salami?

Salami is the Italian name for a family of 'cut-and-keep' sausages made from a mixture of raw meat, such as pork, beef or veal and flavoured with spices and herbs. Innumerable varieties are made around the world. Salami can be salted, smoked or air-dried. Salami makes great sandwich fillers, pizza toppings or salad ingredients, particularly in potato salads.

Some salamis are good for cooking with - add them to risottos, pasta sauces and other meat and vegetable dishes. Salami can be bought sliced and pre-packed or freshly sliced at deli counters.