Soppressata Salami

As you know, sausage is ground meat mixed with about 30% fat. Salt, pepper, seasonings and preservatives are then added to the mixture, which is then usually stuffed into a casing.  There are endless varieties of sausage—fresh/cured, soft/firm, course/fine ground, moist/dry and ready to eat or ready for the pan.  Salami is a variety of …