Showing posts with label salami. Show all posts
Showing posts with label salami. Show all posts

Monday, March 25, 2013

SALAMI IN SLAP

For the seventh time salami making contest took place in village Slap near Vipava. This kind of contest is gaining on popularity in Vipava valley. About 6 or 7 similar events are taking place this spring. Traditionally salami are made in winter to use cold weather for the process. 
Quality of salami depend greatly on raw material used. Second factor of great importance is curing or fermentation process. A proper place is needed for fermentation. It shouldn't be to warm or too cold, with proper humidity. Not too dry to prevent holes in salami which can spoil the product through oxidation or not too humid to prevent roting. Most salami in Vipava valley are made from pig meat and lard, best parts are both legs. Some may say it is pity to use such good meat which can be used for dried ham. I say it is worth for this is what i eat. Most of contestants make only small amount of salami for themselves. And of course to enjoy it with good friends.

proper place for curing is "home" to many salami


22 samples are ready to for evaluation



aftertasting...

Saturday, April 7, 2012

SALAMI MAKING CONTEST


20 salami makers took part at this year's contest hosting at last year's winner home Ambrozic in the village Slap
hard decision is to be made...
majority of contestants are from village Slap and neighbouring villages
most salami were made of non smoked pork, a few had some wild added or even some truffles. Salami were evaluated by it's apperance, smell and taste.
the winner takes it all...the privilege of preparing next year's contest belong to Andrej Petric from Slap