Description
Deeply savory and intriguingly complex, Elevation Meats Mole Salami, Colorado draws inspiration from the layered tradition of Mexican chocolate mole. Chocolate stout provides dark richness, while ancho, pasilla, and chipotle chiles weave warmth, smoke, and spice into a salami that is bold, unexpected, and remarkably balanced.
Product Details:
- Style: Mole-inspired dry cured salami
- Main Protein: 100% humanely raised pork
- Key Flavor Elements: Chocolate stout, ancho chiles, pasilla chiles, chipotle peppers
- Production Notes: No added hormones; no antibiotics; no added nitrates or nitrites
- Shelf Life: 6 to 12 months
- Storage: Shelf-stable
- Made In: United States
- Ingredients: Pork, chocolate stout beer, sea salt, less than 2% of the following: spices including cinnamon, chipotle peppers, and oregano, dextrose, natural flavoring (celery powder), garlic powder, tomato powder, lactic acid starter culture
Sensory :
The first bite reveals savory pork layered with dark, roasted notes from chocolate stout and a gentle sweetness from warming spices. Ancho and pasilla chiles add depth and earthiness, while chipotle contributes soft smoke and restrained heat. Hints of cinnamon, oregano, and tomato round out the profile, creating a finish that is complex, savory, and subtly lingering rather than overtly spicy.
Brand Background:
Elevation Meats is built on the idea that charcuterie should be both thoughtfully crafted and genuinely fun to eat. Founded by charcutier Chad Nelan, the company uses heritage breed pork that is humanely raised, antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and made without synthetic nitrates. From early experimentation to nationwide distribution, Elevation Meats continues to focus on careful sourcing, bold creativity, and flavors that invite curiosity.
Serving Suggestions:
Elevation Meats Mole Salami, Colorado excels in adventurous pairings. Enjoy it with a sipping tequila or mezcal to echo its smoky depth, or try it alongside a dark lager or stout for a seamless flavor bridge. It also pairs surprisingly well with strawberries or dark chocolate, and makes an inspired addition to chili, stews, or late-night snack boards where its complexity can shine.
