DeLallo All-Natural Uncured Sweet Sopressata is an artisanal Italian-style cured sausage made with premium cuts of coarsely ground pork. Expertly marbled and specially seasoned with fresh garlic, whole black peppercorns and select spices, our Sopressata is naturally cured without the use of artificial preservatives. This traditional Southern Italian recipe is smooth and meaty in texture with a stunningly rich and zesty flavor.
Sweet Sopressata is conveniently sliced in thick coins for all of your gourmet snacking and serving needs. Snack straight from the package or serve them up as an eye-catching addition to charcuterie and cheese boards as well as antipasto spreads.
- Traditional Southern Italian recipe made in the U.S.A.
- Irresistibly rich and savory flavor with a smooth texture.
- Cured naturally with no artificial ingredients or preservatives.
- Beautifully marbled and thick-sliced for rustic gourmet appeal.
- Conveniently sliced and ready for snacking and easy entertaining.
- Gluten free and dairy free.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Uncured Sweet Sopressata Slices are thick-sliced and ready to snack or serve as a delicious stand-alone antipasto or as a bold, beautiful addition to charcuterie spreads, cheese boards, antipasto platters and more simple cheese and wine pairings. Sweet Sopressata pairs well with buttery cheeses like Havarti and provolone, even Brie and Camembert. Serve with mustards and spreads as well as gourmet crackers, crostini toasts or slices of crusty Italian bread.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What Is Uncured Sweet Sopressata? Sweet Sopressata is a style of Italian dry cured sausage, or salumi, that is made with coarsely ground cuts of lean pork. This meat is salted and seasoned in casings to cure. In Italy, the seasonings that are used to flavor sopressata vary depending on what distinct region you’re in. Typically, sopressata is flavored with robust spices like garlic and black peppercorns giving it a zesty flavor. Sopressata has a strikingly marbled appearance and is pressed between boards, which gives it a flattened oblong shape.
Uncured Sweet Sopressata is simply Sweet Sopressata that has been preserved without the use of artificial preservatives. To clarify, uncured meats are actually cured, but without utilizing synthetic nitrites and nitrates to preserve. For instance, DeLallo uses swiss chard powder to cure its Sweet Sopressata, since it is a source of naturally occurring nitrates and nitrites.
What Is Delallo Uncured Sweet Sopressata Slices Made Of? DeLallo Uncured Sweet Sopressata is made with coarsely ground top-quality pork shoulder, fresh garlic, sea salt, whole black peppercorns and select spices. This product is naturally cured and so it utilizes swiss chard powder for its naturally occurring nitrates and nitrates, rather than artificial ingredients.
What Does Uncured Sweet Sopressata Taste Like? The flavor of Sweet Sopressata depends on the seasonings used and which region of Italy it is made. DeLallo Uncured Sweet Sopressata is rich and savory with a subtle sweetness and peppery kick.
How Do You Eat Sweet Sopressata? Sweet Sopressata is a homestyle dry cured sausage that can be enjoyed as a stand-alone snack straight from the package or alongside other cured meats and specialty cheeses on a charcuterie plate or cheese board. Slices of Sweet Sopressata are an eye-catching gourmet antipasto with its exquisite marbling and whole black peppercorns. Pair it up with sharp Italian provolone cheese, buttery Havarti or even aged Cheddar and serve with gourmet crackers or crostini toasts.
Is Sweet Sopressata Spicy? Sweet Sopressata would not be considered spicy in the traditional sense, but it is peppery and robust. It is not as mild in flavor as Genoa Salami or as spicy as Pepperoni.
What Is The Difference Between Uncured Sweet Sopressata Slices And Sweet Sopressata Sticks? Uncured Sweet Sopressata Slices are just Uncured Sweet Sopressata sticks that have been sliced for convenience. Sliced Sweet Sopressata are a ready-to-use antipasto and gourmet snack that make it easy to upgrade charcuterie boards, cheese plates, colorful antipasto spreads, crostini appetizers and more.
What Is The Difference Between Sweet Sopressata And Salami? Sweet Sopressata is simply a style or variety of salami. Salami, or salumi—as it is called in Italy—is a type of seasoned, encased meats that are air-dried and cured to develop their unique flavors and textures. Also called dry sausages or dry cured sausages, salami is a term that refers to a category of meats that are preserved without refrigeration. Curing meats is an ancient practice to safely preserve meat before more modern methods were invented.
What Is The Difference Between Sweet Sopressata And Sopressa? Sopressa is a specialty salumi, a type of sopressata that originated in Northeast Italy—Veneto, to be exact. Generally speaking, Sopressa features much of the same spices and seasonings along with its breath-taking marbling, but in a larger presentation.
What Is The Difference Between Sweet Sopressata And Mortadella? Sweet Sopressata and Mortadella are two very different Italian meats. Sopressata is a dry cured salumi made with coarsely ground pork; whereas, Mortadella is a lightly cured, cooked pork product with a smooth pink appearance that is studded with bits of fat and pistachio nuts. Modern day American Bologna is the descendent of traditional Italian Mortadella.
Does Uncured Sweet Sopressata Go Bad? Dry cured sausage products like Uncured Sweet Sopressata in their whole, unopened state can be stored in the refrigerator indefinitely or in the pantry for up to 6 weeks, according to the USDA. Once opened, cured meats can be refrigerated safely for 3 weeks. This is a general recommendation, but be sure to inspect the package of your specific brand or style for relevant guidelines to your particular purchase.
