Salsicce di Lucania Recipe

Name: Salsicce di Lucania
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 fat cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 piece fresh ginger, 2 inches by 2 inches, peeled and crushed; 3 ounces pancetta; 2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, well trimmed of its fat and very finely minced; 8 ounces fresh pork fat, ground; 1/2 cup good red wine; 1/4 cup grappa; 1 small, dried red chile pepper, crushed, or 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes; 2 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

6 fat cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 piece fresh ginger, 2 inches by 2 inches, peeled and crushed
3 ounces pancetta
2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, well trimmed of its fat and very finely minced
8 ounces fresh pork fat, ground
1/2 cup good red wine
1/4 cup grappa
1 small, dried red chile pepper, crushed, or 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes
2 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt
1/2 cup olive oil

1
With a mezzaluna or a very sharp knife, mince the garlic, ginger, and pancetta together into a paste.
2
In a large bowl, combine the paste with the minced pork, the ground pork fat, the wine, grappa, chile pepper, and sea salt, amalgamating the components well.
3
Cover the bowl, permitting the ingredients to absorb flavorings and ripen for several hours or overnight, well covered in the refrigerator.
4
Form plump ovals3 inches by 2 inchesand, over a lively flame in a large saute pan, heat the olive oil and quickly saute the sausages.
5
Or, better, grill them, crusty and dark, on an oiled grate over a wood fire.
6
They are fiery, sassy enough to follow pasta alla pecoraio (page 152) or luscious when laid, all warm and juicy, over simply dressed bitter greens.

1337

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 fat cloves garlic, peeled and crushed, 1 piece fresh ginger, 2 inches by 2 inches, peeled and crushed, 3 ounces pancetta, 2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, well trimmed of its fat and very finely minced, and more.

Yes, Salsicce di Lucania 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.

Salsicce di Lucania

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