Salumi e Formaggi del Casertano con Pastrami di Picagna

Salumi e Formaggi del Casertano con Pastrami di Picagna is a charcuterie and cheese board originating from the Caserta area of Campania, Italy, but elevated with a distinctive fusion element. The dish combines classic cured meats and cheeses from the Casertano tradition—such as prosciutto, soppressata, caciocavallo, and mozzarella di bufala—with pastrami produced by the Picagna family, known for their artisanal smoked beef. What distinguishes a great version is the careful curation of local ingredients and the balance of textures and flavors: the salty, fatty salumi and creamy, tangy cheeses are complemented by the peppery, smoky pastrami, which adds a non-traditional but harmonious element. The dish is notably served at Costa in Pozzuoli, Italia, where creator Jana Food Porn praised it for its bold combination of regional and craft products. While standard Casertano boards highlight only local salumi and formaggi, this variation incorporates Picagna’s pastrami as a centerpiece, reflecting a modern, cross-cultural approach to Italian antipasti. Regional variations across Campania might substitute different aged cheeses or add preserves, but the inclusion of pastrami remains unique to this interpretation. The dish exemplifies how traditional Italian boards can be reinvented through thoughtful, producer-driven additions.