Homemade salami according to our grandparents: an honest recipe without chemicals and additives recept

Name: Homemade salami according to our grandparents: an honest recipe without chemicals and additives
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 kg lean pork (you can also combine with beef); 200 g bacon or fattier meat; 5 cloves of garlic (crushed); 1 tablespoon coarse salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (or hot for a spicy version); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 100 ml cold water or broth; natural casings (or cling film)

Easy to prepare
8 portions
30 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

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Forget store-bought deli meats full of preservatives and artificial flavorings. This homemade salami according to our grandparents’ traditional recipe will win you over for its natural taste, aroma and simple preparation. It’s healthier, more wholesome and you know exactly what it contains.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

1 kg lean pork (you can also combine with beef)
200 g bacon or fattier meat
5 cloves of garlic (crushed)
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sweet paprika (or hot for a spicy version)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
100 ml cold water or broth
natural casings (or cling film)

Preparation procedure

Preparing the mixture: Grind the meat and bacon coarsely. Add the garlic, salt, spices and water. Mix everything thoroughly until the mixture is uniform and elastic.
Filling the casings: Fill the meat mixture into casings or wrap tightly in cling film. Carefully press out the air so that bubbles do not form during cooking.
Cooking: Place the salamis into a large pot with cold water. Heat and cook slowly – without a rapid boil – for approximately 50–60 minutes, until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 75 °C.
Cooling: After cooking, let the salami cool directly in the water. Then remove it, dry it and place it on a rack to dry completely.
Storage: Keep in the refrigerator wrapped in paper. Homemade salami will keep for 7–10 days.

Total preparation time

Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 60 minutes

Total: 1 hour 30 minutes

Number of servings

Approximately 8–10 servings

Tips and variations

For a fresh flavor, add chopped parsley or lovage.
If you want a spicier version, add crushed chili or mustard seeds.
You can replace part of the pork with chicken for a lighter version.
After cooking, the salami can be briefly smoked for a more intense flavor.

Conclusion

This homemade salami without chemicals will bring back the taste of childhood – honest meat, delicate spices and an aroma that will fill the whole kitchen. It’s an ideal recipe for anyone who wants to eat healthier and more honestly. Make it yourself and see that the best salami is homemade – natural, tasty and free of additives.