Sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy, always delicious Italian salami.

Some family recipes include fennel seed, while others add a paste made from the chili peppers.

Whatever the recipe, the final mixture is stuffed into casings which may be natural or synthetic.

Sliced soppressata and crackers on slate board

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It will continue to dry out, but the parchment paper allows it to remain fresh and last longer.

Serving Soppressata

Soppressata is a versatile salami for casual meals.

Make ita topping for pizzaor get a bit adventurous and incorporate it into the dough of yourown homemade focaccia.

sliced soppressata link and crackers on cutting board

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It is also an absolute, cant-go-wrongsandwich fillingand a standout part of any charcuterie board.

Sliced soppressata on slate board

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charcuterie spread with wine and soppressata

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