Farotto with Smoked Bacon and Pear and Roasted Quai

Name: Farotto with Smoked Bacon and Pear and Roasted Quail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quail without bones; 8 slices pancetta bacon; Salt and pepper; Extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup Farro; 4 ripe pears; 2 cups white wine; 5 ounces sugar; 1/2 lemon; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 to 2 cups vegetable broth (carrot, celery, onion, parsley stems, 1 clove, 2 bay leaves); 8 ounces diced smoked bacon; 4 ounces butter; 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese; 2 ounces chopped Italian parsley

Servings: persons

4 quail without bones
8 slices pancetta bacon
Salt and pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
1 cup Farro
4 ripe pears
2 cups white wine
5 ounces sugar
1/2 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 onion, diced
1 to 2 cups vegetable broth (carrot, celery, onion, parsley stems, 1 clove, 2 bay leaves)
8 ounces diced smoked bacon
4 ounces butter
4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
2 ounces chopped Italian parsley

1
Wrap the quail with thin slices of pancetta bacon and season with salt and fresh black pepper.
2
Place in a small pan with olive oil and put it in the oven at 450 degrees for about 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Take the farro and rinse under cold water for about a minute.
4
Peel the pears, cut in half and remove the seeds.
5
Bring the white wine to boil with the sugar, lemon and cinnamon.
6
Poach the pears until soft then remove from the broth and let it cool out.
7
Take a large saucepan and saute the onions golden brown, add farro and cover with vegetable broth.
8
Let it cook slowly for about 30 minutes.
9
Stir and add more broth if necessary.
10
Meanwhile, saute the bacon until light brown and remove from the grease.
11
If the farro still has a little bite to it, add the pear puree, the bacon and salt.
12
It should have a creamy consistency.
13
Add cold butter cubes and stir until dissolved.
14
Add cheese, diced pears and chopped parsley.
15
Add freshly ground pepper and top with quail.

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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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quail without bones, 8 slices pancetta bacon, Salt and pepper, Extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Farotto with Smoked Bacon and Pear and Roasted Quail 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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Farotto with Smoked Bacon and Pear and Roasted Quail

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