Blinde Vinken (Blind Finches) Recipe

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   Popular in Holland, these steak roll-ups, that resemble small birds, are often prepared by the butcher and cooked at home.

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   Buy steaks which are about 1/2 inch thick.

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   Between 2 pcs of waxed paper, lb.

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   steaks to 1/4 inch thickness.

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   Cut into 8X4 inch pcs.

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   combine pork, bread crumbs, parsley, lemon juice, pepper, salt and nutmeg.

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   Shape into 8 balls.

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   Place one portion of pork at short end of each steak.

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   Roll up steaks to enclose pork.

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    Tie rolls with string at 1 inch intervals.

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    In large heavy bottomed Dutch oven or possibly 2 skillets, heat butter over high heat; brown roll-ups all over, in batches.

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    Cover and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 min, turning occasionally or possibly till pork is no longer pink.

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    To serve, remove string, slice and spoon pan juices over top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.