Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Spicy Salami Spread (Nduja) 4.9 (9) 6 Reviews 4 Photos I'm not saying this spicy salami spread is as good as traditional nduja, but it does take about 3 months' less time to make while still delivering most of the characteristics that make the Calabrian delicacy so amazing. And just in case you're not familiar with nduja, a few of those characteristics are a rich, spicy, super-savory flavor, and soft, luxurious texture. Present as a self-serve spread next to toasted bread or top with herbs for a crostini appetizer. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on February 6, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 4 4 4 4 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 8 hrs Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta ⅓ cup Calabrian chili peppers in oil 12 ounces sliced salami 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed ¼ cup butter, at room temperature Directions Add pancetta to a cold pan. Cook over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until pancetta just starts to crisp up, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove pepper stems and, if desired, seeds. Reserve 2 or 3 tablespoons of the oil. Separate salami pieces slightly and place in a food processor. Add the pancetta, chili oil, and Calabrian peppers. Pulse on and off until mixture is finely ground. Add olive oil and butter. Process until as smooth and spreadable as desired. Transfer spread to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight, for best flavor. Chef John Chef's Notes You can substitute bacon for the pancetta, but since bacon is smoked, your final product will taste significantly different.Any decent Italian market should carry the oil-packed Calabrian chilies, but you can find them online as well. Or, use another spicy, jarred pepper product like sambal, or simply use fresh hot chilies like Fresno or cherry peppers. If it's spicy and a pepper, it will work.I used soppressata and Calabrese salami, though any salami will work here. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 138 Calories 12g Fat 1g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 138 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 518mg 23% Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Protein 6g 11% Calcium 3mg 0% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 93mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.