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If you haven’t tried mortadella yet, now’s the time. This iconic Italian deli meat is loved for its silky texture and subtle, savoury flavour. Made from finely ground pork and traditionally speckled with fat (and sometimes pistachios or peppercorns), it’s seriously versatile. While it’s perfect layered on a sandwich, it also shines when crisped up or paired with bold ingredients. To celebrate the arrival of this Italian deli staple at Woolworths, we’ve created two easy, elevated recipes to help you make the most of it.

Mortadella pizza

This pizza is layered with ribbons of mortadella, torn burrata, a drizzle of basil pesto, and a scattering of pistachios. The result? Creamy, nutty and savoury with just the right amount of chewiness from the meat. It’s a little luxe, a little rustic and totally crowd-pleasing.

Mortadella pizza recipe

Mortadella dip

A dip – but not as you know it. Thin strips of mortadella are fried until crispy, then scattered over creamy goat’s cheese with fried capers and chopped gherkins. Served with toasted ciabatta, it’s rich, punchy and made for sharing (but we wouldn’t blame you for keeping it all to yourself).

Mortadella dip recipe

Photography: Shavan Rahim
Videography: Sadiqah Assur-Ismail
Production: Marcelle van Rooyen
Food assistant: Bianca Jones

Woolworths’ new range of imported Italian deli meats brings next-level quality and flavour to your fridge. Mortadella is just the beginning – expect more expertly sourced staples to elevate cheeseboards, sandwiches and snacks. Whether you’re entertaining or treating yourself, these deli picks make everyday eating feel a little more special.

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