Strolghino (Italian:[strolˈɡiːno]) is asalume prepared frompork.[1] It is thin, with an average weight of 300 grams,[2] and may be prepared from the "lean leg meat" of thedomestic pig.[1][3] Leftover cuts of meat from the preparation ofculatello are typically used.[4] It may be prepared from parts of the pig that are not used in ham.[5]Strolghino may only be available for only a few months in some areas.[4] It may have a relatively shortcuring time of 15–20 days, which results in a very tender product resembling "fresh, raw sausage meat".[3]
The word derives from the wordstrolga, which in theEmilian dialect means 'witch' or 'soothsayer'/'fortune-teller', as it was believed that they could be used as an early predictor of the quality of theculatello—which requires a much longer curing time—from which the meat used to make thestrolghino was trimmed.[6][7]
In the Italian cities ofCremona andParma, it may be referred to as "salame strolghino", and its preparation in these areas may include curing for three months.[8] Up to around 2010, its availability in Italy was rather rare, but since then its availability has somewhat increased.[2] As of 2012,strolghino was not protected or regulated in Italy,[2] e.g. with adenominazione di origine protetta (DOP) or protected geographical indication.
Strolghino may bepaired with champagne[2] or wine.
Authenticstrolghino has been described as only being prepared in the lowlands of Parma, by producers ofculatello.[2] These preparations do not contain food preservatives, and have a shelf life of less than two months.[2] It has also been described as having an average shelf life of 40 days.[2] In this region, the production ofculatello andstrolghino runs concurrently, sincestrolghino is prepared from leftover cuts ofculatello.[2]
Some products labeled asstrolghino may be counterfeits, actually being a different type of salami[2] or modified salami. Those labeled asstrolghino that have a hard texture or spicy/salty flavor are not authentic.[2]
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