Sauteed Salume With Polenta: Salami Al'Aceto Con Po

Name: Sauteed Salume With Polenta: Salami Al'Aceto Con Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salami; soft polenta, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 12 12 slices salumi (1-inch thick) or 12 slices soppressata, red-wine cured (1-inch thick); 1/3 cup red wine; 2 tablespoons good-quality red wine vinegar; Soft Polenta; 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 cup cornmeal or 1 cup polenta; 1/2 cup stracchino cheese, cut into cubes

Servings: persons

Salami
soft polenta, recipe follows
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
12 12 slices salumi (1-inch thick) or 12 slices soppressata, red-wine cured (1-inch thick)
1/3 cup red wine
2 tablespoons good-quality red wine vinegar
Soft Polenta
4 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup cornmeal or 1 cup polenta
1/2 cup stracchino cheese, cut into cubes

1
Prepare Polenta:
2
In a 3 quart saucepan, heat water and salt until boiling.
3
Drizzle in polenta in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until all polenta is incorporated and mixture begins to thicken, about 10-15 minutes.
4
Switch to wooden spoon.
5
Remove from heat and continue to stir until thick as paste.
6
Stir in cheese and continue to stir until it is melted and incorporated.
7
Keep warm.
8
Salami al'Aceto:
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Place the olive oil in a 12-14 inch saute pan and heat over high heat until almost smoking.
10
Add the salume or salami and cook for 2 minutes, until it is browned and crisped, then turn on other side.
11
Remove the salume to a plate and add the wine to the pan.
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Swirl over high heat (YOU BE CAREFUL AND THEN WATCH YOUR PAN) to reduce for 2 minutes.
13
Then add vinegar and reduce another 2 minutes, until the liquids turn syrupy.
14
Divide the polenta evenly among 4 plates and lay some salami over each portion.
15
Serve with chilled red wine.
16
Enjoy!

143

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salami, soft polenta, recipe follows, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 12 12 slices salumi (1-inch thick) or 12 slices soppressata, red-wine cured (1-inch thick), and more.

Yes, Sauteed Salume With Polenta: Salami Al'Aceto Con Polenta falls under the General 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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Sauteed Salume With Polenta: Salami Al'Aceto Con Polenta

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