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Sant\u2019Olcese Salami\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is one of the most typical products of Liguria, still made today following the traditional recipe: half beef and half pork, with characteristic cubes of lard. The salami is dried over a wood fire and then aged in the ancient cellars of the Cabella family.<\/p>\n

When sliced, Sant\u2019Olcese Salami\u00ae<\/strong> reveals a fragrant aroma and a delicate flavor enhanced by a light hint of garlic.<\/p>\n

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History of Sant\u2019Olcese Salami\u00ae<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are no certainties regarding the historical origins of Sant\u2019Olcese Salami\u00ae, but it undoubtedly dates back before the 19th century.
Tracing the genealogy of the Cabella family<\/strong>, one easily crosses the threshold of 1800, entering the industrial era.
It was during that century that Sant\u2019Olcese Salami\u00ae conquered the Genoese market \u2014 evolving from a local product of the Polcevera Valley to a beloved staple of Genoese cuisine.<\/p>\n

By the early 1900s, the Cabella Salumificio<\/strong> was already expanding beyond the nearby valleys (Valle Scrivia, Val Bisagno, Valle Stura, and Valle Polcevera itself), reaching also the lower Piedmont areas that supplied excellent beef to local producers.<\/p>\n

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Production of Sant\u2019Olcese Salami\u00ae<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What most distinguishes this product is its unique blend of pork and beef<\/strong>, making it unlike any other cured meat.
The beef comes from adult animals raised in Piedmont, particularly in the Asti, Alessandria, and Cuneo<\/strong> areas.<\/p>\n

All the cattle slaughtered in Sant\u2019Olcese belong to the \u201cBianca Piemontese\u201d<\/strong> and \u201cBrunalpina\u201d<\/strong> breeds, meaning the meat originates exclusively from Liguria and the entire northwest of Italy.<\/p>\n

The pork parts<\/strong>, providing the fatty component of the mixture, come from both Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna, consisting mainly of lard and pancetta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Although production methods have evolved with modern technology, the flavor and characteristics<\/strong> of the salami remain unchanged. What was once stuffed by hand is now assisted by machines\u2014yet the process still employs around twenty skilled workers.<\/p>\n

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Hand-Tying of Sant\u2019Olcese Salami<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The oldest artisanal practice preserved in the production process is hand-tying<\/strong>, which requires great skill and craftsmanship from the specialized staff.<\/p>\n

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Drying of Sant\u2019Olcese Salami<\/strong><\/h3>\n

During the drying stage, the salami is still exposed to a wood fire<\/strong>, which gives it its subtle smoky flavor.
Among its natural seasonings, we also find garlic<\/strong> and white wine from the Polcevera Valley<\/strong>, another renowned local product.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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