Russians

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.