Red Sausage of Castelpoto

The red sausage of Castelpoto is more than a cured meat—it’s a cherished family recipe, revived each year in the kitchens and courtyards of the village. It’s made from selected pork, hand-chopped and seasoned with salt, wild fennel, and plenty of sweet or spicy red chili powder—often grown and dried locally. The seasoned meat is packed into natural casings and slowly dried, hanging in cellars or attics in sync with the rhythms of the seasons. The result is a sausage with a vibrant red hue and a bold, unmistakable flavor that releases rich, authentic aromas. It’s eaten aged, sliced thin, or used in hearty country dishes, omelets, rustic sauces, or simply on warm bread. It’s the pride of the village and has been awarded the PAT designation (Traditional Agri-food Product). Every bite tells a story of love for the land, the power of simplicity, and the spirit of a true Sannio rooted in flavor and memory.