Cacao Set (4 Pieces)
- Regular price
- $54.00
- Sale price
- $64.00
- Unit price
- per
Dark, savory, and subtly spiced with bittersweet cacao depth and a slow-building chili warmth.
Includes four sticks of our Cacao & Chili salami.
Complex, indulgent, and designed for adventurous boards and late-night pairings.
Product Details
Product Details
Handcrafted in small batches at our USDA-inspected facility in Waltham, MA.
Weight: 5 oz / stick
Serving size: 1 oz — approximately 3-4 thin slices
Cured: Dry-cured, 3 weeks
Fermented: Naturally fermented
Casing: Beef fibrous (removed)
Shelf Life: Up to 12 months unopened
Storage: Shelf-stable; refrigerate after opening
How to Serve
How to Serve
Slice thinly and serve at room temperature for 10 minutes before eating — this is how real dry-cured salami is meant to be enjoyed. The flavor opens up completely at room temp.
WHY GASTROS IS DIFFERENT
01. ALIVE WITH FLAVOR
Real fermentation. No heat processing. Just time, salt, and living cultures — the way it's been done for centuries.
02. GUT-HEALTHY, ACTUALLY DELICIOUS
Real fermentation means real probiotics. Flavor that's actually alive.
03. RICH, AUTHENTIC FLAVOR
Heritage Berkshire pork. Premium spices. Zero fillers. Depth in every bite.
BUILD YOUR BOARD
Bold, balanced flavors built for sharing. Perfect for boards, gifting, or keeping all to yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Why is your salami more expensive than store-bought?
Why is your salami more expensive than store-bought?
Real salami takes time. Most store-bought salami is made in days using shortcuts, fillers, and quick-cure chemicals. Ours takes weeks.
Here’s how we compare:
- Gastros Salami → about $2.50 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:
- Crafted through a traditional multi-week fermentation and curing process (not rushed in 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?
Do you use any fillers or preservatives?
None. No nitrates, nitrites, GMOs, or junk. Just real meat, celery salt, and time.
Where do you source your pork?
Where do you source your pork?
We partner directly with 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?
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?
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.
How quickly can I get my order?
How quickly can I get my order?
Orders typically process within 1–2 business days and ship via USPS. Delivery takes 3–4 business days. You'll get a tracking link as soon as it's on the way.
How much does each salami weigh?
How much does each salami weigh?
Each stick is 5 oz — the traditional artisan size — and makes about 5 servings. During our multi-week dry-curing process, salami naturally loses 30–40% of its original weight as moisture evaporates.
How long does it last? Does it need refrigeration?
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 gifting or entertaining?
Is this good for gifting or entertaining?
Absolutely. Gastros is one of the easiest and most impressive gifts you can give — shelf-stable for up to 12 months, no refrigeration needed until opened, and our packaging arrives gift-ready. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, building a holiday gift box, or just showing up somewhere with something people will actually remember, a Gastros set does the job. Our Reserve Set (15 pieces) is the most popular choice for entertaining. The Signature Set (4 pieces) is the go-to gift for someone you want to impress without overdoing it.
What's the difference between Gastros and store-bought salami?
What's the difference between Gastros and store-bought salami?
Most salami sold in grocery stores is made in days, not weeks — using quick-cure chemicals, fillers, and industrial shortcuts that sacrifice flavor for speed and shelf life. Real salami takes time. Ours is naturally fermented for days and dry-cured for three weeks, using 100% pasture-raised heritage Berkshire pork with no fillers, no nitrates, and no shortcuts. The result is a firm, deeply flavored salami that tastes the way it was always meant to — before mass production changed everything.