This page tells the story of where our Carne Salada comes from — and why we still make it the way we do today.

Our Story

I grew up in Switzerland, near Schaffhausen, in a family where food was never just food. My father has Italian roots, and whenever he returned from Italy, he would bring something special with him — among it, Carne Salada.

Here, it was hard to find. It felt rare, almost ceremonial. Thinly sliced, shared at the table, accompanied by stories.

That connection has stayed with me.

A Family Tradition

Carne Salada originates from Trentino, where preservation was once a necessity and later became a craft. Every family had its own version — small differences in salt, spices, and time.

For us, it was never about perfection.
It was about care, patience, and respect for the ingredients.

From Memory to Practice

Over time, I began making Carne Salada myself — at first to recreate the taste I remembered, later to truly understand the process behind it.

Salt ratios.
Cuts of beef.
Time.

Slowly, tradition became a lived practice.

The Shop

Today, the shop is run from home — by me and my partner.

It is small.
It is direct.
And that is exactly how it should be.

Every recipe, every product, and every decision follows the same idea:

Either you do it right — or not at all.

Why This Exists

This site is not here to reinvent Carne Salada.
It exists to preserve something meaningful, pass on knowledge, and honor its origins.

• If you grew up with it — welcome.
• If you are just discovering it — take your time.

Some things are worth slowing down for.

Grazie e buon appetito.