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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Pampanella Molisana Recipe Molise




 Not Sicilian !!!

BUT We LOVE IT !!!

PAMPANELLA MOLISANA





PAMPANELLA

MOLISE



PAMPANELLA

Yes, Pampanella is not a Sicilian Dish, but we Love it, and it deserves to be on this page. It's from Molise, a region of Italy that most Americans have never heard of.

Italians all over Italy even joking around, saying that Molise doesn't exist, though they know it does, the region is so obscure that even Italian make fun of it. Sorry about that, to the people of Molise.

The dish Campanella is quite obscure as well, and most Italians have never heard of the dish, though it definitely deserves its do. The dish is mad of Pork Meat (any cut) that is seasoned with salt & pepper and a very generous amount of Paprika. 

Campanella gets its name from Pompano, vine grape leaves that the meat was wrapped in while cooking. Today, you can wrap it in either parchment paper or aluminium foil, or not wrapped at all.

Also, when it comes to the meat, and which cut of Pork that is used to make the dish, it usually depends on the cook, and what they have on hand, or what they personally like to make the dish with. One thing though, the cut of pork would be a fattier cut of pork like : pork shoulder, Pork Ribs, or Pork Belly. Don't use tenderloin, or pork loin.

Make this dish and enjoy. You can eat it on a plate, with potatoes, or Italian Greens sautéed in garlic and Olive Oil, or whatever you like. Sandwiches are often made with the Campanella as well, any way you like. Just Enjoy.







Pampanella Recipe 

MOLISE












PAMPANELLA

Recipe :


PAMPANELLA

  • 8 pork loin steaks
  • pork ribs
  • 2 tbsp of garlic granules
  • 2 tbsp of flaky sea salt
  • 4 tbsp of sweet paprika
  • 2 tbsp of hot smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp of white wine vinegar
Make up the rub by adding all the ingredients to a bowl and mixing thoroughly 
2
Sprinkle evenly over the meat, place tightly packed into a tray and cover with greaseproof paper. Leave to marinate for 1 hour
3
Preheat the oven to 150°C/gas mark 2
4
Lift up the greaseproof and sprinkle evenly with the vinegar. Place the paper back over the meat and bake in the oven for 2 hours
5
Serve immediately, either as they are or in buns for a snack on the go








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PAMPANELLA


When you're traveling in the Molise region of Italy, you'll invariably happen upon one of Italy's 'hidden' wonders. Pampanella is a spectacular pork dish that is jam-packed with colour and flavour. Paprika brings all its magic to the pork - delivering a rich red hue to the slow-roasted meat.

This vibrant red roasted pork is a speciality of the Molise region of Italy. Pampanella Molisana is an explosion of colour and flavour – a burst of smoky, earthy and spicy notes that envelope every inch of the tender, juicy pork – it’s a truly under appreciated Italian gem! 

Paprika isn't a commonly used spice in Italian cuisine, so it's somewhat of a surprise to see it used in such abundance in this recipe. It's that generosity of paprika that makes for something very special indeed. Sweet, smoky and spicy - Pampanella Molisana is the perfect harmony of flavour and colour.

What is Pampanella? 


Pampanella is a traditional pork dish found in the Molise region of Italy. It is relatively unknown dish elsewhere but much loved in the region. There are countless restaurants and street vendors who offer up the bright red pork in various combinations. Various prime cuts of meat are used from the ribs, loin, butt, shoulder to the belly. The meat is marinated in a generous paprika mixture, made from local varieties of chilli) then slowly roasted. 

Like porchetta, pampanella is often served as a sandwich alongside pickles and greens and it's how I first discovered it in Italy. From a wonderful butchers in the beautiful commune of San Martino in Pensilis, Molise - I devoured my sandwich in seconds and was super excited to learn how to make it at home.

Pampanella gets its name from the 'Pampini' leaves (vine/grape leaves) which were traditionally used to wrap the meat for roasting. Nowadays, parchment paper or foil wraps the pork, but the name stuck. It's an amazing dish that emphasises just how diverse and exciting regional Italian food can be. If you're not familiar with Pampanella Molisana, now's the time to make friends!








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Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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Monday, August 12, 2024

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

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alla NICOLA

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NICOLA'S RECIPE :

For the sfincione dough: 1 kilo of semolina/semolo rimacinata Flour
10g fresh yeast 20g of sugar 24g of salt, 24g of extra virgin olive oil. 
700ml water 3kg of onions, peeled, finely sliced, 150ml olive oil
150ml water (add more if needed) For the other topping ingredients: 100g anchovies
500g primo sale cheese
one loaf/1 kilo fresh breadcrumbs
300g grated caciocavallo cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, 75 ml olive oil (more may be needed, depending on your breadcrumbs) 
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