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✅ Supports Gut Health Naturally✅ Rich, Full-Bodied Flavor✅ Clean Ingredients, No Shortcuts

🍷 Why Our Salami Is Different

Every Gastros salami starts with 100% pasture-raised Berkshire pork, hand-cut and naturally fermented for six full weeks.

No fillers. No shortcuts. No synthetic preservatives.

Just heritage craft, real fermentation, and flavor that’s alive — better for your gut, better for your board.

🧠 Health & Nutrition Benefits

Naturally rich in omega-3s, protein, and probiotics thanks to our slow, six-week fermentation.

Supports digestion, nutrient absorption, and gut health — all through real food, no additives.

Each serving delivers clean energy and flavor your body and palate can both feel good about.

🐖 Our Ingredients & Sourcing

We partner directly with small American family farms who raise purebred Berkshire pork the right way — pasture-raised, never given growth hormones, antibiotics, or GMOs.

Every batch is crafted in our USDA-inspected facility using only celery salt, spice, and time.

🧑‍🍳 How It’s Made

TRADITION MEETS CRAFT

At Gastros, we don’t cut corners. Every salami is handmade the old-school way — using pasture-raised Berkshire pork, clean ingredients, and plenty of patience.

Here’s how real salami gets made:


STEP BY STEP

1. Select the Pork
We start with heritage Berkshire pork from small American farms — always pasture-raised, never treated with antibiotics or GMOs.

2. Season & Mix
Each recipe begins with carefully balanced spices, sea salt, and natural ingredients like bourbon, wine, chili, or fennel — depending on the flavor profile.

3. Stuff & Shape
The mixture is packed into natural beef fibrous casings, allowing the salami to breathe, dry evenly, and hold its traditional shape.

4. Hang & Dry-Cure
Each salami cures slowly for 6 weeks in a controlled environment — where bold flavor, rich aroma, and perfect texture naturally develop.

5. Peel the Casing
Once fully cured, the outer casing is removed, leaving only perfectly aged salami — ready to slice and savor.

6. Hand-Pack & Ship
Every stick is wrapped and packed by hand, ensuring freshness and quality from our facility to your board.


FROM OUR HANDS TO YOUR BOARD

Real pork. Real spice. Real time. That’s the Gastros way.

👉 Now that you know how it’s made — taste the difference for yourself.

🚚 Shipping & Storage

Delivered fast — usually within 3-5 days.

Shelf-stable and never frozen, so it’s always ready when you are.

Perfect for gifting, charcuterie boards, or late-night cravings.

Just store in a cool, dry place — no fridge needed until opened.

🧀 How to Enjoy It

Slice thin and serve at room temperature for the best texture and aroma.

Pairs beautifully with aged cheeses, red wine, and crusty bread — or just enjoy straight from the fridge.

Fennel & White Wine Salami
  • 🌿 NATURALLY FERMENTED

    Six weeks of slow, natural fermentation — alive with beneficial cultures that support gut health and digestion.

  • ❤️ GUT-HEALTHY MEETS GOURMET

    Pasture-raised Berkshire pork and time-honored methods create rich, probiotic flavor your body and palate will love.

  • 🍷 RICH, AUTHENTIC FLAVOR

    Bold, balanced, and deeply satisfying — handcrafted with generous infusions of premium spices, herbs, and natural ingredients for real depth in every bite.

  • 💪 CLEAN PROTEIN & HEALTHY FAT

    Naturally rich in omega-3s and quality protein to nourish energy, strength, and recovery.

  • 🧀 RAW, AGED, AND ALIVE

    Uncooked, uncompromised, and dry-cured for six full weeks — flavor that’s living, not manufactured.

  • 🚫 NO SHORTCUTS, NO FILLERS

    No nitrites, GMOs, or preservatives — just heritage pork, salt, spice, and time.

BUILT ON TRADITION. FERMENTED FOR FLAVOR. MADE THE RIGHT WAY.

Gastros was founded by two chefs who believed real food deserves real craft — no shortcuts, no compromises.

For over a decade, Owen and Travis have made small-batch salami by hand in a USDA-inspected facility, using 100% pasture-raised Berkshire pork from small American farms.

Each batch is naturally fermented and dry-cured for six weeks, creating salami that’s rich in flavor and live cultures — better for your gut, better for your table.

No GMOs. No antibiotics. No fillers.

Just heritage craft, modern integrity, and flavor that’s truly alive.

Modern Equipment. Old-World Craft.

We use the same precision drying equipment as the big brands — but that’s where the similarity ends.

Every Gastros salami is cut, stuffed, and hung by hand in small batches, with a chef’s attention to detail at every step.

It’s Old-World technique, backed by modern consistency — no shortcuts, no compromises.

Just real salami, naturally fermented, aged to perfection, and made the way it should be.

RAISED RIGHT. CRAFTED BETTER.

At Gastros, we partner directly with small American family farms who raise 100% purebred, pasture-raised Berkshire pork — known worldwide as The World’s Best Pork.

No growth hormones. No antibiotics. Never genetically modified.

Just pure, heritage-bred quality — raised with care, respect, and transparency.

What makes Berkshire different:

  • Tender → Fine muscle fibers that yield effortlessly to the bite.
  • Flavorful → Rich marbling creates deep, savory complexity.
  • Juicy → Elevated pH balance locks in natural succulence.
  • Distinctly Sweet → Carefully selected genetics and uniform feed create a clean, balanced finish.

From farm to fork, Berkshire pork delivers an unmatched eating experience — the perfect foundation for truly artisanal, naturally fermented salami crafted the Gastros way.

Frequently asked questions

How much does each salami weigh?

Each stick is 5 oz — the traditional artisan size — and makes about 5 servings. During our six-week dry-curing process, salami naturally loses 30–40% of its original weight as moisture evaporates. What’s left is concentrated flavor, richness, and texture packed into every 5 oz stick.

Why is your salami more expensive than store-bought?

Great question. Here’s how we compare:

  • Gastros Salami → about $3.20 per ounce
  • Olympia Provisions → about $4.00 per ounce
  • Fra’Mani → about $3.75 per ounce

We’re priced below or equal to other premium salami brands, while using 100% pasture-raised heritage Berkshire pork — a meat so premium it’s served in Michelin-starred restaurants.

Mass brands use fillers, additives, and quick-curing shortcuts. Gastros salami is:

  • Dry-cured for six weeks (not 2–3 days).
  • Made in small batches, by hand.
  • Free from fillers, nitrates, nitrites, GMOs, and junk.

You’re paying for the world’s best pork, made the right way — and still getting better value than other premium salami brands.

Do you use any fillers or preservatives?

None. No nitrates, nitrites, GMOs, or junk. Just real meat, salt, and time.

Where do you source your pork?

We partner directly with HeritageBerkshire.com and small American family farms. Every pig is pasture-raised without antibiotics, growth hormones, or GMOs — only heritage genetics and humane practices.

Is your product organic?

While we aren’t certified organic, our farms meet or exceed organic standards:

  • No GMOs
  • No pesticides or herbicides
  • No antibiotics or growth hormones

Organic certification is often out of reach for small farms, but we hold our sourcing to higher standards.

Do I need to remove the casing?

Nope! Unlike most salami, our natural casing is removed after the six-week curing process, before packaging. That means all you have to do is slice and enjoy — no peeling, no waste, just ready-to-eat artisanal salami.

Why does the size, look, or texture vary slightly?

This is the beauty of small-batch, artisanal salami. Each batch is handmade, air-dried, and crafted without industrial shortcuts. Variation in texture or appearance is part of the authenticity — and what makes it better than “cookie-cutter” factory salami.

How quickly can I get my order?

Orders ship via USPS within 2–3 business days. You’ll get a tracking link as soon as it’s on the way.

How long does it last? Does it need refrigeration?

Unopened, our salami is shelf-stable for up to 12 months. Once opened, we recommend refrigerating and consuming within 7–10 days. Perfect for gifting, travel, or boards.

Is this good for charcuterie boards or gifting?

Absolutely. Each 5 oz stick is ideal for slicing thin on boards, pairing with wine, or gifting in our curated salami boxes. Our packaging makes it perfect for hosts, holidays, or any special occasion.