Cudighi
| Alternative names | Gudighi |
|---|---|
| Type | Sausage |
| Place of origin | United States, Italy |
| Region or state | Upper Peninsula of Michigan |
Cudighi(/ˈkʊdəɡiː/) is anItalian-Americandish consisting of a spicyItalian sausageseasoned with sweet spices that can be bought in links or served as asandwichon a long, hard roll, often withmozzarella cheeseandtomato sauce.It is primarily found in theUpper Peninsula of Michiganin theMidwestern United States.
Preparation
[edit]Cudighi can be served many ways in manyItalian-Americandishes. As a sandwich, it was originally served with raw onions and mustard on a roll,[1]but is today typically served with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.[2]Additional toppings may include mushrooms, onions, and green peppers.[2]
The taste of Cudighi varies with the amount of clove and cinnamon present in the mix.
History
[edit]Cudighi appears to be derived fromCotechino,a Northern Italian fresh sausage made from pork,fatback,andpork rind,[3]and is primarily found in theUpper Peninsulaof Michigan, particularly inMarquette County.[4]The sandwich and its distinctive sausage were first sold in northern Michigan by Italian immigrants in 1936, who called itGudighi.The sandwich was originally dressed with mustard and onions; using tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese as toppings became popular following World War II.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Fowler, Brenda (June 29, 1997)."Endless Trails to Open Water".The New York Times.Archivedfrom the original on April 11, 2010.RetrievedApril 30,2010.
- ^abHimmelstein, Rebecca (October 31, 2014)."Cudighi Sandwich Remains Staple in the Yooper Diet".Upper Michigans Source.Negaunee, MI:WLUC-TV.Archivedfrom the original on February 17, 2023.RetrievedAugust 23,2015.
- ^"Cotechino di Modena"[Cotechino of Modena].Ricettedi Magazine(in Italian). Archived fromthe originalon February 24, 2012.RetrievedMay 30,2009.
- ^"Cudighi Tradition Continues in Ishpeming".ABC 10 News.Ishpeming, MI:WBUP-TV.January 28, 2014.Archivedfrom the original on August 26, 2015.RetrievedAugust 23,2015.
- ^Smith, Andrew F. (2013).The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, Volume 1(2nd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press. p. 576.ISBN978-0199734962.RetrievedAugust 23,2015.
