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‘Nduja

fiery spreadable pork salame red with Calabrian chilli

Italy Charcuterie & cured

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

From Spilinga in Calabria, made from the poorest cuts and heavily chillied; its name is related to the French andouille.

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What is ‘Nduja?

‘Nduja is a charcuterie & cured from Italy: fiery spreadable pork salame red with Calabrian chilli. From Spilinga in Calabria, made from the poorest cuts and heavily chillied; its name is related to the French andouille.

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porkchili

Cooked

curedfermented

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