DeLallo Hot Sopressata is an artisan dry sausage, or salumi, handcrafted with our authentic Italian recipe. Inspired by the bold and fiery flavors of Southern Italian cuisine, our spicy sopressata is made with premium cuts of coarsely ground pork and seasoned with hot chili peppers, fresh garlic, whole black peppercorns and savory spices. This traditional salumi is dry-cured in a natural casing for over 3 months to develop its smooth, meaty texture and robust, complex flavor.

Spicy sopressata is a natural pairing to all of your favorite Italian antipasti—from specialty cheeses and gourmet toasts to marinated olives and pickled peppers. Spice up charcuterie boards, cheese and wine pairings, holiday antipasti offerings and more.

• Authentic Italian recipe.
• Handcrafted with premium cuts of coarsely ground pork.
• Seasoned with hot chili peppers, black peppercorns and fresh garlic.
• Smooth, meaty texture.
• Dry cured for 3 months to develop its big flavors.
• Rustic Italian addition to charcuterie boards and cheese plates.
• No added nitrates or nitrites.
• No preservatives or artificial colors.
• Gluten free.
• Dairy free.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Spicy sopressata is a stunning slice-and-serve cured meat for charcuterie boards, cheese plates and holiday antipasto platters. It is a natural pairing to other popular Italian antipasti like specialty cheeses, briny olives, marinated peppers, pickles, bruschetta, crostini toasts and more. Upgrade your game day eats along with pretzels, chips and beer. Slice sopressata to top pizzas, flatbreads and antipasto salads. Spice up stromboli and calzones. Pair it with specialty Italian cheeses and red wine for a simple, but stunning pairing idea.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is hot sopressata?

Sopressata is a dry cured Italian pork sausage, or salumi. What began as a way to preserve pork—before modern refrigeration—has become a tasty tradition in Southern Italy and around the world. Most commonly, sopressata is made with coarsely ground pork, unlike the finely ground texture of Genoa salami. Sopressata is dried to cure for anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months. There are many variations of sopressata, some depend on the region of Italy in which it is made. Hot Sopressata is seasoned with spicy ingredients like hot chili peppers and black peppercorns.

What does hot sopressata taste like?

Hot Sopressata is a full-flavored salumi that is described as zesty, spicy, salty and peppery. It gets its heat from hot chili peppers. For a milder sopressata, try our Sweet Sopressata.

What is hot sopressata made of?

DeLallo Hot Sopressata is made with coarsely ground cuts of pork and seasoned with hot chili peppers, black peppercorns, fresh garlic and spices.

How spicy is hot soppressata?

DeLallo Hot Sopressata has a depth and spice level a few notches above classic pepperoni.

What is the difference between hot sopressata and sweet sopressata?

The biggest difference between Hot Sopressata and Sweet Sopressata is the level of heat in each. Hot Sopressata is made with hot chili peppers and whole peppercorns for a spicier flavor than Sweet Sopressata, which is considered to be zesty, not spicy, in flavor.