Quijote Brand Chorizo There are many varieties of chorizo sausage in the world. I prefer the Spanish version, which is an ‘eating’ sausage, fermented, dried, smoked, ready for slicing. It’s made from pork, fat, and a heavy dose of smoky paprika, along with a few other spices. It’s much milder than “Mexican chorizo” which incorporates… Continue reading Quijote Brand Chorizo Review
Tag: Salami
Jungle Jims Dry Salami Review
When I did my post last week about my first visit to the magical food kingdom of Jungle Jims, I didn’t talk about specific products, wanting to give them their own space and time. Like their packaged (house brand) dry salami. Now if you love salami of all types as much as I do, Jungle… Continue reading Jungle Jims Dry Salami Review
Trader Joes Truffle Salami Review
I gotta tell ya, products that I have NOT liked from Trader Joes are few and far between. While the company does not make product themselves, they contract with top manufacturers in the US and overseas to bring fine quality foods with an international flair the to snooty grocery shoppers like me. Trader Joe’s frozen pizza,from… Continue reading Trader Joes Truffle Salami Review
Lunch Mate Hard Salami Review
Another bargain from Aldi’s (locator) this week was their “Lunch Mate” brand hard salami at $2.99 for an 8 ounce resealable pack, making is $6 per pound. Compare with your grocery deli counter, and you almost always save 30-50%. The product is made by Patrick Cuhahy’s Wisconsin plant, USDA establishment 28. Cudahy, founded in… Continue reading Lunch Mate Hard Salami Review
Applegate Naturals Uncured Genoa Salami Review
I’m not sure how many consumers even know what the word “uncured” means when they see it on processed meat packages, like deli meats, hot dogs, ham and bacon. I am also not sure where there is an “official” government definition, but I personally take it to mean free of the preservatives generally found… Continue reading Applegate Naturals Uncured Genoa Salami Review