Hasselbacking is a cooking technique where deep, thin slices are cut into an ingredient without slicing all the way through, creating a fan-like effect. It allows flavors to penetrate every bite while adding crispy edges when baked. In this Sweet & Spicy Hasselback Salami, the technique transforms a simple salami into a sticky, savory centerpiece. Coated in a bold glaze of apricot, maple, and spice, it’s perfect for Shabbat, holidays, or any special gathering!
Ingredients
Servings 8
- 1 14-16 ounce salami
- ½ cup apricot jam
- ½ tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Sweet and Spicy Hasselback Salami
Amount per Serving
Calories
265
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
42
mg
14
%
Sodium
1229
mg
53
%
Potassium
221
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
0.05
g
0
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
32
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
14
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ / 200℃.
- Place two chopsticks on both sides of the salami (with plastic removed).
- Cut thin slices about 1/8 inch wide. The chopsticks should stop the knife from cutting through the entire height of the salami.
- Mix the apricot jam, hot sauce, maple syrup and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Pour over salami. Make sure it gets in between the cracks.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until it looks crispy enough for your taste. Every 15 minutes, remove from oven and scoop some of the sauce onto the salami. That keeps it nice and juicy.
- Serve with mustard.
