Salami is a type of cured meat traditionally made primarily from pork. However, it can also be made with other meats such as beef, lamb, duck, venison, and even more exotic meats like goat, wild boar, horse, or donkey. The meat is mixed with fat, salt, and various spices, then stuffed into casings and cured, often through a fermentation and air-drying process. This gives salami its characteristic marbled appearance and savory flavor. Pork remains the most common meat used for making salami, but variations exist based on regional recipes and dietary preferences.