Leoncini Mortadella Optima 16 oz

The Leoncini family roots are linked to Reggio Emilia Region, famous for its gastronomic traditions - think Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and so much more. In this Italian hotbed of agriculture and gastronomy, the Leoncini family members have been handing down the science and art of pork gastronomy from father to son for many generations.

Leoncini's mini mortadella is made by Leoncini in Verona, near Lake Garda in Italy. Mortadella is the "Queen of Salumi," it is an encased cooked salumi, with a lean meat paste made out of shoulder muscle, a blend of spices and lardons. Slowly cooked for several hours in large ovens, the result is a silky smooth and rich meat. We love a few paper-thin slices on our antipasto platter, with olives, aged cheeses, and a fruit mostarda.

Serving Suggestions: This classic cold cut, again, thinly sliced, also makes the perfect sandwich - make a mortadella sandwich with really good bread and you'll be spoiled for life - no other will be good enough. Other service ideas - use as a filling for tortellini or simply cube it up and fry it!