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Salami

Originally an Italian sausage variety. Now any of a family of boldly seasoned sausages similar to "cervelats," except that they tend to contain more garlic and are coarser and drier. Salamis are rarely smoked..

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Originally an Italian sausage variety. Now any of a family of boldly seasoned sausages similar to "cervelats," except that they tend to contain more garlic and are coarser and drier. Salamis are rarely smoked. "Pepperoni" is a popular type of salami. Milano is one of the best Salamis available.