Submitted by WestBoundExitSign t3_10o8ocw in RhodeIsland
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HangAnotherBag t1_j6dkk4s wrote
When my wife was working in real estate, we used to joke that having a “good basement for soupy” was a major selling point in Westerly.
Grand_Profession_207 t1_j6dzlxv wrote
My friend’s parents bought a house in Westerly specifically for the “soupy room“
Familiar-Ending t1_j6do955 wrote
Now the marketing is good potential wine cellar for NYC buyers. 😀 times have changed.
johnsonutah t1_j6e9m3c wrote
Westerly is so expensive now it’s crazy
12stringPlayer t1_j6e1x1t wrote
I'm in the third group - people who know enough of the first kind of people that we get gifted enough to fill all our soupy needs. I've got 3/4 of a stick left now and I'm guaranteed to be offered another before I run out.
dweeb_plus_plus t1_j6dwtv9 wrote
That’s funny I had no idea that was a thing! I’ve only known one person from Westerly and he made his own soupy. I’m one for one.
NoRepresentative5593 t1_j6e37xi wrote
I buy mine at WMP, in mild and x hot.
LogicalEye4578 t1_j6g6er6 wrote
Where is WMP?
slimsady2 t1_j6hyo5z wrote
Westerly Meat Packing on Springbrook.
Moliza3891 t1_j6g50ds wrote
Love that place!
koopolil t1_j6d7sst wrote
Somebody is in for a lot of heart burn with all that sausage and hard lemonade.
WestBoundExitSign OP t1_j6d8qgs wrote
Burns so good 🔥
Loveroffinerthings t1_j6l7qef wrote
There is a jug of Carlo Rossi on the ground too if you want something more “refined” 🍷
Swamp_yankee_ninja t1_j6dwrdi wrote
What the Italians in Westerly won’t share, is the exact recipe for their soupy. They will pass it down to family only. You almost need to be a made man to learn the way of the soupy. I can respect that. Glad to see the tradition still in practice. Good soupy is easy to buy, westerly packing, great soupy is given to you by someone you know, who knows a guy.
WestBoundExitSign OP t1_j6dwyai wrote
Amen brother 🙏 🙌
evillordsoth t1_j6fypvq wrote
Got my recipe from a guy who has been makin it for 70 years. Just asked nicely.
Coincel_pro t1_j6i2n8c wrote
Seems dumb to not share a recipe.
Embarrassed_Wolf_586 t1_j6e5ebq wrote
All the northern ri people not gonna get this.
WestBoundExitSign OP t1_j6e5zkz wrote
If you know you know.
EzekielVelmo t1_j6ez6t1 wrote
I'm italian and I've lived in Woonsocket, Burrillvile, Pawtucket, North Kingstown, and Narragansett. I have no idea what soupy is.
Embarrassed_Wolf_586 t1_j6f9ozn wrote
I should revise my statement. Only Westerly people will get this*
AnItalianInMinnesota t1_j6g7trb wrote
I’m Italian and currently living in CT. Soupy is basically the “soppressata calabra”.
PJfanRI t1_j6e5zct wrote
Made 5 cases yesterday and I live in Cumberland, but yes you're right
Embarrassed_Wolf_586 t1_j6efsgg wrote
Guess you’re the exception!
_hanShan_ t1_j6fipkb wrote
Finished stuffing and hanging mine today. Foster checking in.
evillordsoth t1_j6fz3z6 wrote
Made 50 lbs with my gloucester buddy last weekend! Eyyyy
Embarrassed_Wolf_586 t1_j6fiy0j wrote
Black bear Soupie doesn’t count
gradontripp t1_j6dj0gf wrote
‘Dis you last year? https://youtu.be/lWh3Qre7bOc
WestBoundExitSign OP t1_j6djv21 wrote
No that isn't us. I'll have to show this to my friends.
InfiniteChicken t1_j6dd50d wrote
Tell me more.
WestBoundExitSign OP t1_j6dd9hr wrote
We hung approximately 300 sticks...🥵
InfiniteChicken t1_j6ddk21 wrote
Is this for resale or are you prepping for the Porkopalypse?
WestBoundExitSign OP t1_j6ddu3o wrote
Just for our own use. We had a large group making it so we'll all get a fair share of the goods. Lots of charchoochie boards to come.
GossamerGlenn t1_j6de4ys wrote
Just bite into one while hiking
Null_Error7 t1_j6dvr9i wrote
And panic at the lack of toilets
GossamerGlenn t1_j6dvwxg wrote
Where we are going we don’t need toilets
Familiar-Ending t1_j6ekmeo wrote
I take it bikepacking and backpacking it travels nicely at high temps. One of my favorite trail meals is fresh kale, potatoes from a scalloped potatoes side meal keep only the dehydrated potatoes soupy and boom hearty trail meal.
hifidesert t1_j6elon6 wrote
Part of me is curious, part of me says leave it alone: charchoochie?
WestBoundExitSign OP t1_j6elxj1 wrote
Trying to be funny...charcuterie*
mirthilous t1_j6dthst wrote
Thank you for keeping this beautiful tradition alive! The "I know a guy" Soupy is the best Soupy!
rustybullrake t1_j6d3jho wrote
That's a beautiful sight
moreobviousthings t1_j6d8bvc wrote
When was this? Isn't this late in the season? And when will these be ready to eat?
WestBoundExitSign OP t1_j6d8nb1 wrote
We made it yesterday. And it's the normal time of year to make it, I think. We did it the same time last year. And it will take 2-3 months to cure.
PJfanRI t1_j6ey41c wrote
This is the towards the end of soupy making season, but there are still a couple more weeks. We usually start in late December and roll through mid February. This year we might have to shut it down early due to the damp winter.
JimStinkwater t1_j6dk6s2 wrote
Looking good! What wine ya got goin?
WestBoundExitSign OP t1_j6dkf04 wrote
I'm not not a big wine guy, but we did have some gansett at the ready.
JimStinkwater t1_j6dz1u8 wrote
I thought you might have been making in some in that bucket but gansetts just as glod
realbusabusa t1_j6dm2gk wrote
Best spots in Westerly to buy local soupy?
WestBoundExitSign OP t1_j6dmnqg wrote
You gotta know a guy...
Or Westerly packing. https://www.westerlypacking.com/
Grand_Profession_207 t1_j6e0003 wrote
The best soupy can’t be bought but +1 on Westerly Packing
12stringPlayer t1_j6e2dsq wrote
I just came back from there - I needed meatball mix and grated cheese.
ELOFTW t1_j6f7138 wrote
I want to like Westerly Packing but both times I've been there I wasn't super impressed. What do you usually get? I've had things like their bacon and NY Strips, but that's it. Both were just okay, maybe I'm just getting the wrong stuff.
joltingjoey t1_j6e0e9v wrote
Ritacco grocery on Oak Street. One of the best Italian deli’s in RI.
daddy-hamlet t1_j6geemy wrote
You mean like, Soupy Sales? ;-)
joltingjoey t1_j6e00ut wrote
Have lived in Westerly almost 50 years and have been mainly vegetarian for most of that time, but when I see soupy on a party platter or on a breakfast menu (and several local restaurants offer it), I can’t resist.
SirSchnurrbart t1_j6e70uw wrote
🎶 Daddy would you like some sausage? Daddy would you like some sausages? 🎶
MarionberryRough4798 t1_j6dfqey wrote
Soupy class next season??
Ok_Caregiver_2056 t1_j6ew589 wrote
🎶 Daddy would you like some sausage? Daddy would you like some sausages 🎶
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WestBoundExitSign OP t1_j6f7yi6 wrote
Soupy is a nickname for soppressata, a cured meat specific to Calabria and a signature food of Westerly.
I googled that.
frustratedmachinist t1_j6e4urk wrote
This should be marked NSFW cuz this is some serious food porn.
Jnoremac t1_j6dc0pl wrote
Sausage fest
Johnny_2x t1_j6dklpt wrote
Mmm Loyals, good choice
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FishingFien t1_j6ejwor wrote
The he ol’ soupy rope chastity cage
Alarmed_Nebula3917 t1_j6ep10a wrote
I’m jealous
Greg13Nomad t1_j6ft1hp wrote
"We have the MEATS!"
Moliza3891 t1_j6g5r6k wrote
Ahh yeeess!
AnItalianInMinnesota t1_j6g89l1 wrote
I want one! An house made one!
SoftwareDev401 t1_j6gimad wrote
PSA: If you don't "know a guy" and you can't get to Westerly to go to Ritacco's Market or Westerly Packing, there are a couple places that will ship soupy. Dippers (https://www.supri.com) or Fortuna's (https://fortunasausage.com/cured-salami-meats/soupy-fortunas-signature-salami/) ... Fortuna's is formerly of Westerly and occasionally I find their product at Stop & Shop on Quaker Lane in Warwick.
Suspiciousmeatloaf94 t1_j6gxume wrote
Do you sell these? I would love to buy some when ready!
Loveroffinerthings t1_j6l7hvo wrote
This reminds me of a cellar I was in, rural Italy, cured meats hanging everywhere, dank smelling, but the most buttery meat I’ve ever eaten, with some estate grown wine.
Familiar-Ending t1_j6dgr0l wrote
Two kinda people in Westerly those who make soupy and those who buy it.