I cut open the Coppa today after a 2 month hang. Looked real nice but tasted raw and rubbery. Hung at 55 degrees with 80% humidity. Put it in fridge and will taste it again in a couple of weeks. Right now it is cat food. I have a salami hanging and if that doesn't turn out I think I'll just stick to...

Thanks for the help redzed. I put on some mold-600 and I see what happens. Will let you know how it turns out. I going to make salami tomorrow. I have some pepperoni in my cave for about a month now and I tried it the other day. Seemed very bland and kind of rubbery. Cook some and it tasted great. I...

Hi, I am a new at making dry meats and I have a question regarding mold on my coppa. I made it according to this website //menuinprogress.com/2011/11/homemade-coppa-capicola.htm but added a few more spices. I guess I should have cased it in a bung but I didn't. It has been hanging in my cave for abo...