How to Make Spicy Salami Spread (Nduja) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of spicy food, then Nduja is a must-try. This spicy salami spread hails from Calabria, Italy, and is made with pork, Calabrian chili peppers, and a few other simple ingredients. Nduja has gained popularity in recent years and has become a staple in many kitchens around the world.

With its fiery, bold flavor, Nduja can be used in a variety of recipes to add a fiery kick. Whether you're spreading it on toast, mixing it into pasta, or using it as a pizza topping, Nduja is ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta
  • ⅓ cup Calabrian chili peppers in oil
  • 12 ounces sliced salami
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
  • ¼ cup butter, at room temperature

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Add pancetta to a cold pan. Cook over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until pancetta just starts to crisp up, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove pepper stems and, if desired, seeds. Reserve 2 or 3 tablespoons of the oil.
  • Separate salami pieces slightly and place in a food processor. Add the pancetta, chili oil, and Calabrian peppers. Pulse on and off until mixture is finely ground. Add olive oil and butter. Process until as smooth and spreadable as desired.
  • Transfer spread to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight, for best flavor.
  • Nutrition

    138 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 518mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 93mg