Fennel & Black Pepper Salami - Coro Foods

Fennel & Black Pepper (Black Peppercorn) Salami — Sliced Pack

Finocchiona is one of Tuscany's oldest salami traditions — pork, fennel, and black pepper, fermented and cured until the flavors knit together into something earthy and aromatic. Coro's version keeps that foundation intact and adds a quiet touch of curry that lifts the whole thing without pulling it off course. It's familiar enough to anchor a board and interesting enough to warrant a second look.

Made from humanely raised US pork with no added nitrates or nitrites — celery juice powder handles the cure. The spice blend is built around cracked black pepper and fennel seed, with the curry sitting in the background rather than leading. Like the Chipotle & Cocoa, the pork is vegetarian-fed and antibiotic-free, cured and fermented in small batches at Coro's Seattle operation.

Pre-sliced and shelf stable, the 3 oz pack is ready to eat straight out of the package. Layer it on a board with aged Manchego or Asiago and a small dish of Castelvetrano olives. Fold slices into a sandwich with sharp mustard and pickled peppers. Pairs well with a crisp white, a dry rosé, or anything with enough acidity to hold up against the pepper and fennel.

The Maker

Coro Foods is a women-owned salumeria handcrafting salami in small batches out of Seattle, Washington. Founded by two people who wanted more honesty and more flavor from the charcuterie aisle, Coro uses all-natural ingredients, humanely raised domestic pork, and traditional curing techniques across their entire line. The Black Peppercorn — originally named Finocchiona — has been one of their core flavors from the start.

Ingredients

Ingredients:
Pork, Spices, Sea Salt, Turbinado Sugar, Celery Juice Powder, Lactic Acid Starter Culture

FAQ

How prominent is the fennel flavor?
Noticeable but not dominant. The fennel seed gives the salami its aromatic backbone, while cracked black pepper provides the bite. The curry is subtle — more warmth than a distinct spice flavor.

Does it contain nitrates or nitrites?
No added nitrates or nitrites. Coro uses celery juice powder as the curing agent, which provides natural nitrates and is classified as uncured under USDA labeling standards.

Does this need to be refrigerated?
Not until opened. The salami is shelf stable with no refrigeration required before opening. Once open, keep refrigerated and consume within a few days.

What does the pack include?
One 3 oz pack of pre-sliced Fennel & Black Pepper salami, ready to eat. No peeling, soaking, or prep required.

Is this gluten-free?
Yes. Coro's Fennel & Black Pepper salami is gluten-free and contains no artificial ingredients.