Salsiccia di Fegato (Marche)

Salsiccia di fegato is a traditional variety of a very soft liver sausage produced in the region of Marche. Made with a mixture of ground pork liver, lard, and leaner cuts of meat flavored with salt, pepper, grated orange peel, garlic, and nutmeg, it can be considered a poor man’s variety of liver pâté. Shortly cured, it develops both sweet and salty flavor enclosed in a soft, creamy texture. It is best enjoyed fresh, spread on some toasted bread, but it is also excellent when grilled, accompanied by mashed potatoes and mustard.