’Nduja di Spilinga is a spicy, spreadable cured pork sausage from Bellantone, an Italian family producer based in Spilinga, Calabria. It belongs to the traditional specialties of the Monte Poro area, where the local microclimate provides favorable conditions for maturation.
It is made from selected cuts of pork and pork fat, Calabrian chili peppers, and salt, with peppers accounting for approximately 30% of the mixture by weight. The ingredients are finely ground and blended into a smooth, creamy mixture, then stuffed into natural pork casings, including the traditional crespo and orba formats.
It is characterized by its deep red color, soft, spreadable texture, and intense, spicy flavor. It can be spread on warm or toasted bread, stirred into pasta sauces, or used as a topping for pizza and other dishes. Its bold flavor makes it best added gradually, in small amounts.
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