Fake 'Nduja

Name: Fake 'Nduja
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 7 ounces (200g) Genoa salami, casing removed if present, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see note); 4 ounces (110g) pancetta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/3 cup (48g) buttermilk powder; 1/4 cup (28g) sweet paprika; 1 medium Fresno pepper (14g), stemmed, seeded, and chopped; 2 to 4 oil-cured Calabrian hot red peppers (6 to 13g), drained and stemmed (see note), or 1 1/2teaspoons to 1tablespoon chopped Calabrian peppers, drained; 2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight; Olive oil, as needed

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Total Time

10m

This Fake 'Nduja recipe is a spicy, spreadable salami paste that adds bold flavor to any dish. Made with Genoa salami, pancetta, buttermilk powder, paprika, and peppers, it's perfect for adding a kick to sandwiches or pasta. Just blend the ingredients together with olive oil for a versatile and flavorful condiment.

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Servings: 1 1/2 cups

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7 ounces (200g) Genoa salami, casing removed if present, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see note)

4 ounces (110g) pancetta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/3 cup (48g) buttermilk powder

1/4 cup (28g) sweet paprika

1 medium Fresno pepper (14g), stemmed, seeded, and chopped

2 to 4 oil-cured Calabrian hot red peppers (6 to 13g), drained and stemmed (see note), or 1 1/2teaspoons to 1tablespoon chopped Calabrian peppers, drained

2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight

Olive oil, as needed

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,728kcal

86%
Fat

128g

6%
Saturated Fat

48g

2%
Carbohydrates

32g

1%
Fiber

6g

0%
Sugar

8g

0%
Protein

108g

5%
Cholesterol

345mg

17%
Sodium

746mg

37%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Fake 'Nduja

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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