Sagra del Salam ‘d patata

The Sagra del Salam 'd patata of Settimo Rottaro is an extraordinary opportunity to rediscover the roots of Piedmontese country cooking, where waste was unknown and every part of the animal found its use. This fascinating cured meat, born from the combination of humble ingredients such as pork scraps and potatoes, represents the gastronomic wisdom of generations who transformed necessity into culinary excellence. During the three days of the festival, salam 'd patata is presented in three irresistible versions: raw, roasted, and grilled, allowing visitors to discover how the same product can take on multiple flavour dimensions. Every January, this small Piedmontese town comes alive to celebrate this food and wine heritage that encompasses the history and traditions of the region's rural families. The philosophy of 'waste nothing' that guided the creation of salam 'd patata remains today a precious lesson in sustainability and respect for natural resources. Here, food becomes story, memory, and territorial identity, inviting guests and enthusiasts to immerse themselves in an authentic atmosphere where the past dialogues with the present. For lovers of traditional cuisine and the genuine flavours of mountain cooking, the Sagra del Salam 'd patata is an unmissable appointment that celebrates the creative ingenuity of our ancestors and the extraordinary ability of popular cuisine to transform simplicity into beauty.