What Is Cappy Ham?

"The word 'cappy' comes from the word 'Cappocollo,' a salami made from cured, dried pork," he explained. But Cappy -- a comparatively leaner item with a smoother texture made from pork muscle -- is a cooked ham coated with paprika and piquant spices.

What is the difference between ham and capicola?

Both of those coppas use a whole cut of meat. This is the most basic difference between coppa and soppressata, in which the meat is ground and then stuffed into a casing. ... The other capicola-style product we carry is called ham capocollo or ham-capi. A boiled ham coated with spices, it is leaner than coppa and larger.

Is capicola a ham?

It is a whole-muscle salume, dry cured, and typically sliced very thin. It is similar to the more widely known cured ham or prosciutto, because they are both pork-derived cold-cuts used in similar dishes. It is not brined as ham typically is.