I don't make a habit of cooking pork skins because of the caloric content, but once or twice a year, I make an exception as they make any kind of pasta taste great. A definite family favorite.
 |
Ingredients
6 pieces of pork skins3 cloves of garlic, minced
4 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
1 fresh, chopped red or green peperoncino (optional)
6 small pieces of Parmigiano or Romano cheese
salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 fresh, chopped red or green peperoncino (optional)
6 small pieces of Parmigiano or Romano cheese
salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 can chopped tomatoes
Spread the mixture of parsley and garlic and one piece of cheese over the top of each pork skin.
Grind black pepper over each skin.
Roll skins like a log and tie from one end to the other with string.
In a skillet, add the olive oil. Place the tied pigskin braciole and sauté’ until golden. Add a can of chopped tomatoes and let them simmer in the sauce for approximately an hour. Once done, remove from sauce. Cut off the string, slice and serve.
Ricetta fantastica che io, personalmente, apprezzo ancora moltissimo!!
ReplyDeleteciao loredana
Grazie e saluti.
Deletemy grandma made these in her gravy(sauce)for many years!when my grandpa
ReplyDeletewas concerned about cholesterol she stopped,lol.i was too young and not
brave enough to try them but they always looked good and smelled good when
she made them.thanks for a great memory.i miss my grandma very much!
joe
My pleasure, Joe.
DeleteMy mother used to make these and they were delicious and looked just like yours. I live in .Virginia now and dont know where to get the skins down here. I asked a butcher once and he looked at me like I was an alien, lol. If he only knew how good they were.
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting. Yes, they are good.
DeleteAsian stores have pork skin
DeleteAsian stores have pig skin
DeleteSo do some (not all) grocery stores....Thank you for commenting.
Delete