Nduja piccante barattolo Mena

The Nduja is the most famous cured meat from Calabria. The Salumificio Mena makes this Nduja by hand and then packed in an elegant glass jar. The Nduja is a soft, spicy, spreadable salame that Mena offers in a gourmet version thanks to the jar which is easy to close and store in the fridge. The name Nduja comes from the French word 'andouille' for sausage, even if it doesn't look like a sausage. It is traditional from the Spilinga in the province of Vibo Valentia in Calabria. The Nduja is made with pork meat from different parts of the animal, also fatty parts, and with chilli. In ancient times the Nduja was the product of the people made with the poorest parts of the animal. Today it is made with excellent meat from the finest cuts and for those who love spicy food, tasty chilli is used in big quantity. This cured meat from Calabria shows a deep red colour and a soft texture.