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Friday, February 17, 2012

Pork Skin Braciole - Braciole di Cotica di Maiale


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 skins
3 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




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.