Salami Bells Recipes

SALAMI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, black pepper, garlic, mustard seed and curing salt until well blended. Divide into 2 or 4 rolls, wrap in aluminum foil, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the wrapped rolls in the water, and simmer for 1 hour over medium to low heat. Remove carefully, and poke holes in the foil to drain. Set aside to cool. Remove foil, and rewrap with new aluminum foil. Refrigerate until fully chilled, about 3 hours. Slice, and use for sandwiches, crackers, salads or just snacking.

HOMEMADE SALAMI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard seed, curing salt, black pepper and liquid smoke. Mix in the red pepper flakes if desired. Roll the mixture into a 2 inch diameter log, and wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Make a few slits in the bottom of the roll to allow the fat to drain when cooking. Place roll onto a broiler pan, and fill the bottom part of the pan with about 1 inch of water to keep the salami moist.
• Bake for 90 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from pan and cool completely before unwrapping the salami. Slice and eat as lunch meat, or serve on a tray with crackers and cheese.

SALAMI N SHELLS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the next six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

SALAMI ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Mix together the cream cheese and chives in a bowl. Cut the pimentos into small pieces.
• Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto a salami slice; fold in half, then half again to form a wedge shape. Thread 2 pieces of pimento onto toothpicks and use to secure the roll-up. Repeat for the remaining salami slices.
• Slice the roll-ups in half and serve on a platter.

HOLIDAY BELL CRACKERS

Steps:

• Cut 3 small bell-shaped pieces out of each salami slice and 1 small bell-shaped piece out of each cheese slice, using small cookie cutter or sharp knife.
• Top crackers with salami and cheese.
• Decorate with peppers and parsley.

SALAMI, FONTINA AND ROASTED BELL PEPPER PANINI

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
• Add the rosemary and fry until just fragrant, about 20 seconds.
• Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Preheat an electric panini maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Brush one side of each bread slice lightly with the rosemary oil.
• Lay a bread slice, oiled side down, and arrange the salami and cheese on the bread. Add the bell peppers and top with the other bread slice, oiled side up.
• Place the sandwich on the preheated panini maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until the sandwich is hot throughout, golden and crispy.
• Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board and cut in half.
• Serve immediately.
• Serves 1.