Boccia al Finocchio - Fennel ball

[jasonmolinari]

Have a spare hog bladder? (who doesn't?). Then make a Boccia salame!



http://curedmeats.blogspot.com/2011/03/ ... cchio.html

[Scotty2]

Looks awesome

[jasonmolinari]

thanks, let's hope no air pockets!

[quietwatersfarm]

I've found the biggest issue with large (and fairly round) salumi is getting an even consistency in the finished product and avoiding a drier outer surface.

Its fine with Nduja etc where you are looking for a softer finish throughout, but what are you looking for with this?

I guess the bladder will slow down the edges from drying too quick though.

Looks fantastic though

[jasonmolinari]

QWF, it's just a plain old salame ultimately. I think it'll take months of drying to be ready so the center isn't too soft.
Let's hope that by the time the center is ready, the edges aren't overdry...

[jasonmolinari]

My biggest difficulty is avoiding air pockets in the meat when using large casings...