Salame di Felino or Salame Felino is the name of the most famous Italian dry sausage
made south of Parma, in a small city of the same name. This traditional
dry salame is not possible to get in the U.S., but a notable substitute
is now being made in California under the brand name Ticino.
I am of two minds as to using the protected name Felino for a product
not coming from the area, but in reality, the taste and consistency
of Ticino Salame Felino is remarkably
like the original.
Both lean and fat pork, flavored with salt, pepper,
a hint of garlic, some wine, and curing agents, comprises the ingredients.
Stuffed into a thick pork gut casing to produce a slow aging of the
sausage, Ticino Salame Felino comes
in 1 ½ to 2 ½ pound pieces tied at both ends.
The deep
red color of the sausage is very appealing and the flavor is meaty,
scented, rich, and impressive. I have never tasted an American made
product that so thoroughly resembles the original.
Ticino Salame Felino is perfect to have in the refrigerator for any
season. A few thinnish slices and some good bread can comprise a meal.
Sliced as part of an antipasto with other sausages or prosciutto, you
have the basis for a satisfying first course on short notice. I keep
a Salame Felino on hand for “just
in case!”
Ticino Salame Felino $10.99
lb (1 ½-2 ½ lb pieces, random weights) (#7052)
As this item comes in random weights,
please call us to place an order.
