Eggs in Purgatory Recipe

Name: Eggs in Purgatory
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chestnut Polenta With Ragu alla Napoletana; Eggs; Ricotta Salata; Lardo; 1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into large chunks; 8 ounces pork belly, cut into large chunks; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 red onion, peeled and halved; 2 28-ounce cans San Marzano; whole peeled tomatoes and their juices; 8 ounces prosciutto, cut into large chunks (see notes); 1 cup coarse-ground polenta; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup chestnut flour (see notes); Freshly ground black pepper; Handful of basil leaves; 4 to 6 eggs; Extra-virgin olive oil; Chunk of ricotta salata; 4 to 6 thin slices of lardo (optional) (see notes)

Servings: persons

Chestnut Polenta With Ragu alla Napoletana
Eggs
Ricotta Salata
Lardo
1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
8 ounces pork belly, cut into large chunks
Kosher salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, peeled and halved
2 28-ounce cans San Marzano
whole peeled tomatoes and their juices
8 ounces prosciutto, cut into large chunks (see notes)
1 cup coarse-ground polenta
Kosher salt
1/4 cup chestnut flour (see notes)
Freshly ground black pepper
Handful of basil leaves
4 to 6 eggs
Extra-virgin olive oil
Chunk of ricotta salata
4 to 6 thin slices of lardo (optional) (see notes)

1
The day before, prepare the meats for the ragu: Sprinkle the pork shoulder and pork belly all over with salt and refrigerate overnight.
2
Make the ragu: Place the olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat.
3
Add the onion halves, cut-side down, and brown gently for about 20 minutes, moving them occasionally.
4
Remove the onions.
5
Place the tomatoes and their juices in a bowl, season with a few pinches of salt and squeeze into chunks.
6
Add the tomatoes and meats (including prosciutto) to the pot and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
7
Reduce heat and cook at a very low simmer for 4 hours.
8
Remove from heat and let cool.
9
Remove the meats from the sauce and set aside for another use (added to leftover ragu, theyre great over pasta).
10
Season ragu to taste with salt.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chestnut Polenta With Ragu alla Napoletana, Eggs, Ricotta Salata, Lardo, and more.

Yes, Eggs in Purgatory 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.

Eggs in Purgatory

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