Parma ham

At N1, leading Cape Town meat wholesalers, we offer a wide variety of delicious cold meats - ranging from pastrami and Russians to Parma ham and German salami loaf. A firm favourite amongst many, cured and smoked meats have been around since the earliest time of man – one of the first recorded recipes for ‘salted pork’ comes from Cato the Elder, a Roman statesman and historian who lived around 200 BC.

What could possibly be nicer on a hot summer’s day than to sit down to a delicious spread of cold meats and cheeses, freshly baked bread and a glass of crisp chilled white wine? Man’s love of cured meats goes back centuries, although back in time it was driven more by necessity than taste – meat was cured to ensure longevity, particularly on long journeys with infrequent food provision.

Sausages have been around since day dot, okay not quite that long, but close, because sausages are even older than ancient Greece or Rome – the delicious morsels were first made by the Sumerians (today’s Iraq) about 5,000 years ago. They come in all shapes and sizes, and we just love them – all of them. So if you want to brush up on a few sausage facts, then here you go:

Charcuterie is the name given to cold meats and meat dishes, but it embodies so much more. Considered a French appetizer, the charcuterie platter has come into its own and many eateries and home cooks now offer it as more than just an hors d’oeuvre, so if you’re wanting to put together a feast of sausages, pates and terrines; here’s the perfect charcuterie guide from wholesale meat South Africa.