Salami

Salami is a fermented or heat-processed meat product, most commonly made from pork, beef or poultry with the addition of salt, spices and other ingredients. It is one of the most popular cold cuts in Czech and European cuisine. The variety of salamis is enormous, from mildly spiced to fiery hot, from soft to hard. It is most frequently served sliced as a cold cut on a charcuterie board, in open-faced sandwiches, on pizza or in sandwiches. In cooking it is also used as an ingredient in pasta dishes, baked casseroles and soups. It should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within a few days of opening.