There’s no wrong way to eat salami – but there is a right way to make it. It starts with respect for time, patience, and good pork. Our new Organic Genoa Salami, made in partnership with the Italian meat masters at Citterio, isn’t just another addition to the deli case. It’s a salute to centuries of craftsmanship – the kind you can taste.
Tried & True Tradition
Before modern refrigeration, Italian farmers had two choices: waste the meat, or get smart about how to keep it. They chose wisely. A little salt, air, and time turned pork into something remarkable – flavorful, preserved, and dependable. That’s how salami was born.
The name comes from salare, “to salt.” But the real meaning is discipline. From the northern hills of Italy to the seaside of Genoa, every region built its own version of perfection. Genoa-style stood out – finely ground, smooth, and balanced. It wasn’t fancy; it was just right.
How It Crossed the Ocean
When Italian immigrants landed in America, they brought their salami recipes right along with them. It didn’t take long before the stuff showed up behind every deli counter worth its salt. Genoa salami became the backbone of sandwiches, charcuterie boards, and backyard spreads across the country.
That’s the tradition we’re proud to honor, and why we stay close to our roots: slow curing, careful seasoning, sans the shortcuts – in order to craft the very best flavor and maintain the integrity of the meat. Our Organic Genoa Salami, made from Certified Humane®, organic pork, is responsibly raised on our farms here in the North Country.
Real Flavor Takes Time
Traditional Genoa isn’t about tricks or trends. It’s about patience. Each batch is naturally aged to bring out the savory, balanced bite salami is known for.
At North Country Smokehouse, we don’t cut corners. We cut meat — slow, thick, and with purpose. Our values haven’t changed since day one: respect the animal, the craft, and the folks who’ll sit down to eat. Because food doesn’t need to be complicated to be good. It just needs to be done right.
Serving Suggestions (or Don’t — It’s Your Call)
This salami is good company for any pairing – cheese, wine, a cold beer, or a cutting board all on its own. Just keep it simple and layer it on crusty bread or add it to a dish. It’s the kind of food that doesn’t require a lot of fuss – only a hearty appetite.
The North Country Way
Our Organic Genoa Salami is proof that tradition and responsibility can share the same plate. It’s old-world skill with new-world standards — clean, honest, and built on patience. The way food should be made.
So go ahead, dig in, and know you’re eating something that’s been done right — the hard way, the honest way, the North Country way.
👉 Need some salami in your life? Check your local North Country retailer and if you don’t see it – ask them to bring it in!
