Mortadella: Italy’s delicious deli secret
Rich, silky and bursting with authentic Italian flavour, Woolies’ Italian mortadella is a tender, mildly spiced cold meat that brings a taste of Italy straight to your table.
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If mortadella isn't already a staple in your fridge, it deserves to be. This iconic Italian deli meat is beloved for its silky texture and subtle, savoury flavour. Made from finely ground pork and traditionally speckled with fat (and sometimes pistachios or peppercorns), it's seriously versatile. While it's perfect layered on a sandwich, it also shines when crisped up or paired with bold ingredients. Here are four easy, elevated recipes to help you make the most of it.
Mini mortadella pizza
Crispy dough, creamy cheese, mortadella – all in your air-fryer. Finished with pecorino, black pepper and pistachios, these mini pizzas are ready in under 15 minutes and impossible to resist.
Charred mortadella antipasti
Mortadella folded, skewered and charred on the braai. Served with olives, sundried tomatoes and preserved figs, this is your go-to antipasti platter when you want something effortless but impressive.
Charred mortadella antipasti recipe
Mortadella pizza
This pizza is layered with ribbons of mortadella, torn burrata, a drizzle of basil pesto and a scattering of pistachios. The result? Creamy, nutty and savoury with just the right amount of chewiness from the meat. It's a little luxe, a little rustic and totally crowd-pleasing.
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Mortadella dip
A dip – but not as you know it. Thin strips of mortadella are fried until crispy, then scattered over creamy goat’s cheese with fried capers and chopped gherkins. Served with toasted ciabatta, this is rich, punchy and made for sharing – but we wouldn’t blame you for keeping it all to yourself.
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Videography: Sadiqah Assur-Ismail, Romy Taylor
Production: Marcelle van Rooyen, Clem Pedro, Abigail Donnelly
Food assistant: Bianca Jones
Woolworths' range of imported Italian deli meats brings next-level quality and flavour to your fridge. Mortadella is just the beginning – expect more expertly sourced staples to elevate cheeseboards, sandwiches and snacks. Whether you’re entertaining or treating yourself, these deli picks make everyday eating feel a little more special.
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