Sopressata Salami

Sopressata Salami is a traditional and highly regarded Italian dry salami, originating from Southern Italy (Calabria, Campania, Apulia). It is characterized by its unique pressed shape — its oval or flattened form gave it its name (from the Italian soppressare, to press). Made from high-quality pork cuts, such as shoulder and fillet, often coarsely ground and seasoned generously with black pepper, garlic, and in many Southern variations (especially in Calabria), hot chili pepper or spicy paprika. Sopressata is air-dried for several weeks or months, giving it a firm texture, a rich, savory, and often spicy taste, perfect for charcuterie boards, artisanal sandwiches, and appetizers