Salami prosciutto salsiccia finocchiona pancetta and so on which are collectively referred to as salumi in the past these were all made when hogs were butchered in late fall or early winter and set aside to guarantee a supply of meat during the warmer months when uncured meats would spoil rapidly.
Italian cold cut platter.
It s an italian tradition.
The real thing though is a lot more subtle than the american cold cut.
Cornichons or gherkins have just enough acidity to contrast the richness of moderate fat cuts like regular ham salami and corned beef.
Affettati misti italian cured meat platter.
This platter is a delicious way to set the stage for the holiday dinner to be served by diana.
Pickled peppers provide heat and acid which works well for high fat cold cuts like mortadella and soppressata.
Peel seed and cut the peppers into 1 2 inch thick strips.
There is an incredible variety of cured.
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Mortadella can be served thinly sliced or in cubes.
Italian cold cuts are often made from pork.
Toss the pepper strips olives oil capers basil garlic salt and pepper in a medium bowl to combine.
Cold cut platters should have at least one or two pickled ingredients.
It has a soft almost velvety texture and tastes subtlely of the pistachios and spices that this sausage is cured with.
Antipasto platter love and confections.
Cover and refrigerate up to 2.
Take the cold cuts roll them up and place them nicely on the platter.