does salami have to be refrigerated?
Salamis were originally a way to process meat so that it could be stored in a cool place, like a cellar, before there were refrigerators. They were cured with bacteria, salted, and dried, to prevent spoilage. But they would sometimes spoil anyway, the kind of spoilage that can make you very sick. Especially if they were kept at room temperature, rather than in a cellar. And since the highly cured salamis are unpleasantly dry, most salamis you buy in America aren’t as thoroughly cured. They’re more fun to eat, but they will go bad quickly if left out. So, refrigerate your salami.
