Michael Ruhlman Dissects the Italian Tradition of Salumi

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Oct. 20, 2012 Food & Drink

Michael Ruhlman discusses the Italian tradition of dry cured salumi. His latest book, which he co-authored with Brian Polcyn, is Salumi: The Craft of Italian Dry Curing.

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Gillian Ferguson, Laryl Garcia, Sarah Rogozen, Harriet Ells

Michael Ruhlman Dissects the Italian Tradition of Salumi

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