Long story: Italians refer to a refined gentleman as gentile (pronounced like jen-TEE-lay). Centuries ago, the salame made with the most delicate and expensive portion of the casing went to the nobility and ended up with the gentile name, too.
We use this same fine portion of the natural casing for our Gentile Giant. It takes more skill and patience to use, but provides the ideal environment for full and flavorful fermentation. Gentile Giant is a special meat treat that's big on flavor (like a giant) but refined (since we should all treat ourselves like nobility).
Slice this long, slender salame in the traditional way: on a sharp bias for a long, thin piece.
Serve with brandy-based cocktails, spiced pecans, and O'Banon Goat Cheese
Choose a half piece (about 0.5-1 lb each, not sliced) or whole piece (about 1-2 lbs each, not sliced).
Store in refrigerator.
Ingredients: Wild Boar, Pork Fat, Brandy, Salt, Dextrose, Celery Powder, Garlic, Cane Sugar, Black Pepper, Lactic Acid Starter Culture
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