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Stinco di Prosciutto: An Italian Delicacy

Stinco di Prosciutto: An Italian Delicacy

Stinco di Prosciutto is a traditional Italian specialty, a pre-cooked pork shank that embodies the richness of Italian cuisine. Known for its tenderness and robust flavors, this dish is often prepared for special occasions or for a family meal. Villani, a renowned Italian artisan producer, offers premium Stinco di Prosciutto, ready to be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer to prepare it simply or enhance it with ingredients to enhance its flavor, here are some recipes to get the most out of it.


Basic Recipe for Stinco di Prosciutto

Ingredients

  • 1 Stinco di Prosciutto Villani
  • Baked potatoes, fries, mashed potatoes, or polenta for a side dish

Preparation

  1. Place the vacuum-sealed Stinco package in a pot of boiling water.
  2. Cook for about 20 minutes after boiling.
  3. Next, cut off the smallest corner of the package to drain the excess broth.
  4. Remove the Stinco from its packaging and cut it into slices.
  5. Serve hot with baked potatoes, fries, mashed potatoes, or polenta.

This simple preparation method highlights the natural flavor and tenderness of the pork shank.


Oven Roasted Prosciutto Stinco

For an even tastier version, here is a recipe for oven-roasted Stinco with herbs and white wine.

Ingredients

  • 1 Stinco di Prosciutto
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic cloves
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • White wine
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Place the Stinco di Prosciutto in an ovenproof dish.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil, add the garlic cloves, rosemary and thyme sprigs.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour a glass of white wine into the dish.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting occasionally with the cooking juices.
  7. Remove the foil 20 minutes before the end of cooking to allow the Stinco to brown.

This slow oven cooking method allows the Stinco to absorb the aromas of the herbs and wine, creating a rich and fragrant dish.

Stinco di Prosciutto with Polenta

Pairing Stinco di Prosciutto with creamy polenta is a perfect match, creating a comforting and indulgent dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 Stinco di Prosciutto
  • Polenta
  • Chicken broth
  • Butter
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic
  • Herbs of Provence

Preparation

  1. Bake or braise the Stinco di Prosciutto as in the previous recipes.
  2. Prepare the polenta according to the package instructions, using chicken stock for added flavor.
  3. Add butter and grated Parmesan cheese to the polenta to make it even creamier.
  4. Serve the Stinco di Prosciutto on a bed of creamy polenta, drizzled with the cooking juices.

Old-fashioned baked pork shank

The contrast between the tenderness of the Stinco and the creamy softness of the polenta makes this dish an exceptional culinary experience.

Ingredients

2 old-fashioned pork shanks

2 onions

50 cl of water

75 cl of beer

4 tbsp mustard

1 tsp tarragon

1 bouquet garni

4 cloves

1 knob of butter

1 beef stock cube

Salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C
  2. Cooking is done in two stages: start by browning your pork shanks in a casserole dish with a knob of butter. Add your onions, which you will have previously peeled and studded with cloves.

3. Add the bouquet garni and sprinkle your meat with beer and the broth you have prepared.

  1. Add salt and pepper and simmer your meat over low heat for 1 hour.
  2. Meanwhile, mix your honey and tarragon mustard.
  3. Place your meat in the oven, baste it with the cooking juices, then coat it with the mustard, honey, and tarragon mixture. Bake for 1 hour, turning your shanks over after 30 minutes.
  4. When your shanks are cooked and golden brown, remove them from the oven and enjoy immediately. Enjoy!

Stinco di Prosciutto is a true invitation to savor Italian cuisine in all its splendor. Thanks to its easy preparation and versatility in the kitchen, it lends itself to numerous culinary interpretations. Whether you serve it simply with potatoes or enhance it with more elaborate flavors, Stinco di Prosciutto always promises an unforgettable tasting experience. Try these recipes at home and let yourself be seduced by this exceptional Italian specialty!

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