What is "ventricina"

Ventricina is a delicatessen item commonly found in the Abruzzo Region of central Italy. It is similar to certain luncheon meats, included in the category Americans refer to as " cold cuts". Traditionally made using relatively low grade, very fatty pig meat cuts and encasing them in the animal's intestines or stomach while they cure. There are two principal types of ventricina: those of the area in and around the city of Teramo, and others coming from the area of Vasto.