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What Is Nduja? Calabria’s Spreadable Spicy Salami Explained
Calabrian Cuisine

What Is Nduja? Calabria’s Spreadable Spicy Salami Explained

ByJosé Villalobos 14 April 202617 April 2026

What is nduja? Discover Calabria’s spicy, spreadable salami, how it’s made, its bold flavor, and how to use it in pasta, pizza, and more.

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What Is Soppressata? A Complete Regional Guide to Italy’s Salami
Cold Cuts & Salumi

What Is Soppressata? A Complete Regional Guide to Italy’s Salami

ByJosé Villalobos 11 April 202617 April 2026

Soppressata explained: a traditional Italian salami with regional variations, bold flavor, and a rich curing process rooted in Southern Italian cuisine.

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What Is Pancetta? Italy’s Cured Pork Belly Explained
Cold Cuts & Salumi

What Is Pancetta? Italy’s Cured Pork Belly Explained

ByJosé Villalobos 11 April 202617 April 2026

A complete guide to what is pancetta — types, regions, how to buy, how to eat, and what José Villalobos recommends from years of testing.

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What Is Mortadella? Italy’s Most Misunderstood Cold Cut
Cold Cuts & Salumi

What Is Mortadella? Italy’s Most Misunderstood Cold Cut

ByJosé Villalobos 11 April 202617 April 2026

A complete guide to what is mortadella — types, regions, how to buy, how to eat, and what José Villalobos recommends from years of testing.

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What Is Prosciutto? Types, Regions, and How to Eat It
Cold Cuts & Salumi

What Is Prosciutto? Types, Regions, and How to Eat It

ByJosé Villalobos 11 April 202617 April 2026

A complete guide to what is prosciutto — types, regions, how to buy, how to eat, and what José Villalobos recommends from years of testing.

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