Morzeddu di Agnello delle Putiche di Catanzaro

Name: Morzeddu di Agnello delle Putiche di Catanzaro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 ounces salt pork, minced; 2 pounds boned lamb shoulder, well trimmed of its fat and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced very thin; 4 fat cloves garlic, peeled, crushed, and minced; 1 teaspoon dried Greek oregano; 1 bay leaf, crushed; 2 to 3 dried red chile peppers, crushed, or 2/3 to 1 teaspoon dried chile flakes; 1 14-ounce can plum tomatoes, with their liquids; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 cup good red wine; 1 cup just-grated pecorino

Servings: persons

1/3 cup olive oil
3 ounces salt pork, minced
2 pounds boned lamb shoulder, well trimmed of its fat and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced very thin
4 fat cloves garlic, peeled, crushed, and minced
1 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
1 bay leaf, crushed
2 to 3 dried red chile peppers, crushed, or 2/3 to 1 teaspoon dried chile flakes
1 14-ounce can plum tomatoes, with their liquids
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup good red wine
1 cup just-grated pecorino

1
In a large terra-cotta or enameled cast-iron casserole over a medium flame, warm the olive oil and saute the salt pork.
2
Brown the lambperhaps only half or a third of it at a timecrusting it, coloring it well, then removing it, with a slotted spoon, to a holding plate.
3
When the lamb has been sealed, soften the onions and garlic in the fat for 2 or 3 minutes, taking care not to let them color.
4
Add the oregano, the bay leaf, and the chile peppers into the pan and cook another minute before quieting the flame a bit more and adding the tomatoes, the sea salt, the wine, and the sealed lamb.
5
Cover the casserole with a skewed lid and permit it to simmer gently for 1/2 hour or until the lamb has all but melted into the thickened sauce.
6
Off the heat, stir in the pecorino.
7
Permit the sauce to cool, cover it, and let it rest an hour or so before a gentle reheating.
8
Carry the casserole to table with a basket of warm, small breads, already split and readied for filling, or some good bakers best crusty rolls.
9
Invite everyone to stuff their little loaves with the tantalizing mash and to drink rough red wine with the thirst of the Catanzarese.

1032

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 ounces salt pork, minced, 2 pounds boned lamb shoulder, well trimmed of its fat and cut into 1/2-inch dice, 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced very thin, and more.

Yes, Morzeddu di Agnello delle Putiche di Catanzaro 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!