History, tradition and territory

Salame Sant’Angelo takes its name from the production village Sant’Angelo di Brolo, in Nebrodi, in the province of Messina. The tradition of the processing of pork meat dates back to the end of the 11st century. In that time the Normans freed themselves from Arab domination and from food impositions (the Muslim religion forbids to eat pork meat). When pork meat was introduced into daily food, Sant’Angelo became a unique tradition custodian in Sicily.

Production

Il Salame Sant’Angelo PGI it is obtained from selected pork meats. The paste is obtained from the mixture of selected cuts: thigh, loin, fillet, shoulder, coppa, and bacon. Then grain black pepper and sea salt is introduced into a natural casing, and then there is the maturation stage.

This phase has a variable period in proportion to the size of the product and takes place in large rooms where the salami takes the scent of the surrounding vegetation. The microclimate of the production area plays a fundamental role in the maturation phase. The air currents, temperature, and humidity define the characteristic fragrant and slightly spicy aroma of this product. At the end of the process, the weight of product can be from 200 g to 3.5 kg.