Genoa
The original Italian salami — simply seasoned with salt and white pepper. Clean, honest, and endlessly versatile. A staple of every Olli board.
Born in the kitchens of Liguria
Genoa salami traces its roots to the Ligurian port city of Genoa, where butchers in the 16th century developed a distinctly mild, refined style of salami — less spiced than its southern Italian cousins, letting the quality of the pork define the flavor.
The hallmark of Genoa is restraint. Salt, white pepper, and a touch of garlic — nothing more. Slow-cured over weeks, the result is a delicate, silky texture with a clean finish that has made it the most recognizable Italian salami in America.
Olli's Genoa is made from 100% vegetarian-fed pork, slow-cured in the traditional style with no added nitrates or nitrites — honoring the original recipe while meeting our modern commitment to honest ingredients.
“Salt, pepper, time — and nothing else. That is the Genoa way.”
What pairs well with Genoa
Genoa's mild, clean flavor makes it the most versatile salami on the board — it plays well with almost everything. Here's where it truly shines.
Shop Olli Genoa
Genoa is available in 3 formats — Sliced, Chubs, Protein Packs.
Genoa Salami
Pre-sliced, ready to serve. 2 oz. and 4 oz. pack sizes. Find at your nearest retailer.
Genoa Chub
Whole salami log — slice to your preferred thickness. 6 oz. Available in specialty and deli sections.
Recipes featuring Genoa
A few ways to use Genoa beyond the board.
Genoa & Fig Flatbread
Crispy flatbread with fig jam, fresh arugula, and Genoa slices — an effortless appetizer.
View Recipe →Classic Italian Antipasto Board
A curated board built around Genoa with olives, Parmigiano, and pickled vegetables.
View Recipe →Genoa & Mozzarella Crostini
Toasted crostini with fresh mozzarella, Genoa, and a drizzle of good olive oil.
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