Zampone con Patate: Zampone with Potatoes Recipe

Name: Zampone con Patate: Zampone with Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fore shank of a pig (zampone, shin bone removed by your butcher), soaked overnight in cold water; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1/2 pound ham skin, diced small; 1/2 pound prosciutto cotto, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 links sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casing; Freshly ground black pepper; Scant pinch of the following spices: cinnamon, cloves, coriander, anise, caraway; 6 large potatoes; 1 to 2 cups milk; 5 tablespoons butter; Salt and pepper; Aceto Balsamico, preferably Fabbi (a Modenese producer of balsamic vinegar)

Servings: persons

1 fore shank of a pig (zampone, shin bone removed by your butcher), soaked overnight in cold water
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ham skin, diced small
1/2 pound prosciutto cotto, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 links sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casing
Freshly ground black pepper
Scant pinch of the following spices: cinnamon, cloves, coriander, anise, caraway
6 large potatoes
1 to 2 cups milk
5 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
Aceto Balsamico, preferably Fabbi (a Modenese producer of balsamic vinegar)

1
Remove the zampone from its bath and rinse in cold water.
2
Pat dry.
3
In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the pork meat, ham skin, the prosciutto, the Italian sausage and the spices.
4
Season the inside of the zampone with salt and pepper and stuff with the pork mixture.
5
Using a large needle and butcher's twine, truss the leg.
6
In a large pot, place the zampone with enough water to cover by several inches.
7
Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
8
Lower the heat and simmer covered for 2 hours.
9
Meanwhile peel and quarter potatoes and place in a large pot and cover with cold water.
10
Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat and cook until tender, approximately 10 minutes.
11
Once potatoes are cooked drain them and mash using potato masher, ricer or food mill.
12
Add the butter and enough of the milk to make a loose yet homogenized mixture.
13
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
14
Reserve warm until ready to serve.
15
When the zampone is done, remove from the water, allow to rest 10 minutes, then slice into 1/2-inch rounds and place on top of the warm potatoes.
16
Drizzle with real balsamic vinegar and serve.

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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 fore shank of a pig (zampone, shin bone removed by your butcher), soaked overnight in cold water, 1/2 pound ground pork, 1/2 pound ham skin, diced small, 1/2 pound prosciutto cotto, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Zampone con Patate: Zampone with Potatoes 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.

Zampone con Patate: Zampone with Potatoes

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