Pampanella Molise Recipe

 

PAMPANELLA

MOLISE

Pampanella Recipe 

MOLISE

PAMPANELLA

Recipe :

PAMPANELLA

• 8 pork loin steaks
• 8 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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