Luncheon meats are the meats that old-style grocers would slice on a metal machine, to put on bagels or in sandwiches. It’s easy to find plant-based versions that are kind and free from cholesterol.
Sgaia Pepperoni Charcuterie Slices are made by a couple of foodie Italians in Scotland. Made from a ‘wheat meat’, these are ideal for pizza with a chilli kick. They are marinated in extra virgin olive oil, before laying each slice out by hand. The Pastrami Slices are inspired by New York’s Jewish cuisine, slightly smoky and ideal with a strong vegan cheese or added to a Reuben sandwich. Keep plant-based meats away from pets, due to toxic ingredients like garlic, onion, mushrooms etc.
Vegusto Luncheon Roll is made by an award-winning Swiss company, combining shiitake mushrooms with pistachio nuts. Look in health stores for their nut cheeses, they taste amazing.
Gambardeli offers gourmet deli slices by a Macrobiotics-trained chef in Scotland, who has been serving homemade vegan meats to her family for 25 years. These are good in sandwiches with olives and sun-dried tomatoes, or use them in breakfasts and fillings for wraps and Donor kebans. Also good with onion gravy to make a ‘roast dinner’. Each pack contains 8 to 10 slices.
