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Mortadella

Soft, sweet mortadella, flavored with pistachio and pepper, very fatty.

Italian cured sausage made from minced pork and spices, characterized by its smooth and creamy texture with visible fat grains. Delicate and slightly peppery flavor, it is ideally enjoyed thinly sliced as cold cuts, bringing fat and creaminess to Mediterranean preparations.

Mortadella

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out
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In the kitchen

Thinly sliced as antipastiIn a Mediterranean saladThinly sliced in sauces or pastaWrapped in bread dough

Signature dishes

Italian AntipastiMortadella PastaMortadella Stuffed Bread

Substitutes

FAQ

What goes with mortadella?

Mortadella pairs especially well with extra virgin olive oil, pistachio, red onion, mozzarella and bread. Exquisite olive oil coats thinly sliced mortadella, a Mediterranean culinary fundamental.

What can I substitute for mortadella?

If you don't have it, try: prosciutto, pancetta, coppa.