On Sep 15, 12:43*am, Aussie >
wrote:
> "Catmandy (Sheryl)" > wrote in news:5545d5f4-9787-
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> > On Sep 14, 11:04*pm, Aussie >
> > wrote:
> >> " *Bigbazza" > wrote
> > ndividual.net:
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> >> > *From the manufacturers Web Site.......
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> >> > .Made from a seasoned pork neck, the coppa is dry cured in salt and
> >> > firmed through strict temperature control. Best served thinly sliced..
> >> > Natural Chilli is added to hot Coppa.
>
> >> > I bought a 550g piece of this yesterday, it was 'Marked down' in price,
> >> > due to it's approaching 'use by date'....... It say's that it must be
> >> > consumed within 4 days of opening!
>
> >> > That is all I know of it!
>
> >> > Any suggestions as to how to use it?... Can it be eaten (as it is) in a
> >> > 'cured' only state as bought, or must (or can) it be cooked and
> >> > incorporated in some cooking?
>
> >> Gidday Baz,
>
> >> I've bought this before as well, just to see what it's like. It can be
> >> eaten as is in sandwiches, or used on pizzas, or (as I did) wrapped aroun
> > d
> >> some chicken and baked.
>
> >>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capicola
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> >>http://www.marianofoods.com/cart/mea...1-5-lb/prod_13.....
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> > Use it as you would deli Ham. It's frequently included in "Italian
> > Combo" sandwiches here in the U.S.
> > But a bigger question is, why would you buy something (no matter how
> > inexpensive) if you didn't know what to do with it or how to eat it?
>
> Life is an adventure, and good on Barry for buying something 'off the cuff'
> and trying it!!
>

Adventurous is asking the guy in the deli for a taste before investing
in half a kilo (more than a pound) of something you've no clue how to
eat, or maybe buying a few slices to see if you like it. Whatever.
DIfferent strokes for different folks.