First time making salami, didn’t turn out quite right

[Ron Pratt]

Welcome aboard!

Most likely, either your grind was not large and crispy cold OR you stuffed with an auger type stuffer basically regrinding the meat particles into mush. A dedicated stuffer is necessary.

You might want to ask the big crowd of UMAi Dry® sausage making experts on the Facebook UMAi® Salami, Charcuterie and Dry Aged Steak group.

Ron