Abbacchio Brodetto Recipe

Name: Abbacchio Brodetto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lb. boneless baby lamb; 2 oz. Pama ham; unsmoked back bacon; 1 sm. onion; 2 stalks celery; 1/8 qt. unsalted butter; 1/8 qt. olive oil; 1/8 qt. dry white wine; 1/8 qt. chicken stock; water; 1-1/3 tbsp. lemon juice; 2 lg. egg yolks; 1 sprig oregano; 2 to 3 sprigs fresh parsley; 1/8 qt. chopped parsley, for garnish; Freshly ground black pepper; Salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1-1/2 lb. boneless baby lamb
2 oz. Pama ham
unsmoked back bacon
1 sm. onion
2 stalks celery
1/8 qt. unsalted butter
1/8 qt. olive oil
1/8 qt. dry white wine
1/8 qt. chicken stock
water
1-1/3 tbsp. lemon juice
2 lg. egg yolks
1 sprig oregano
2 to 3 sprigs fresh parsley
1/8 qt. chopped parsley, for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt, to taste

1
Remove and discard fat from lamb.
2
Cut lamb into large cubes.
3
Cut ham or bacon into strips.
4
Finely chop the vegetables.
5
Tie stems of parsley and oregano together with kitchen twine.
6
Heat 1 teaspoon butter with oil in a Dutch oven.
7
Add 1/3 of lamb, so cubes lie in a single layer without touching each other, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
8
Remove with a slotted spoon.
9
Repeat this step until all lamb pieces are golden brown.
10
Adding remaining butter and oil; gently fry ham or bacon.
11
Place both meats in Dutch oven.
12
Add stock, wine and tied herbs.
13
Bring to a boil; reduce heat slightly and simmer for 10 minutes uncovered, until the liquid reduces considerably.
14
Reduce heat to as low as possible; cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring the meat occasionally.
15
Lightly beat lemon juice, egg yolks and chopped parsley together.
16
Pour into the Dutch oven and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
17
It is important to keep temperature below boiling or the sauce will curdle.
18
Remove the tied herbs.
19
Season to taste and add extra lemon juice if desired.
20
Serve immediately.

271

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 lb. boneless baby lamb, 2 oz. Pama ham, unsmoked back bacon, 1 sm. onion, and more.

Yes, Abbacchio Brodetto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Abbacchio Brodetto

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