Braciole Sardinian-Style

In Sardinia called Coiettas.

These succulent and delicious meat rolls will melt in your mouth.

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 slices beef leg, 2 oz each
• 1 ¾ oz lard
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 sprig parsley
• extra virgin olive oil to taste
• 3 tablespoons white wine
• 1 ladle broth
• salt and pepper to taste

METHOD:

1. Using a meat pounder, pound the slices of meat until thin.
2. Then add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Using a knife, finely chop the peeled garlic, parsley and lard.
4. Mix together and spread a little bit on each slice of meat.
5. Roll up each slice of meat, forming a cylinder, and use toothpicks to pin closed.
6. Finely chop the lard, garlic and parsley and spread on the slices.
7. Place olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
8. When hot, add the meat rolls, browning them on all sides.
9. Once nicely browned, add the broth and continue cooking, covered, over very low heat.
10. When the broth has evaporated, remove the cover and add the white wine.
11. Cook uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes, then remove the toothpicks and serve.

Source and picture:Academia Barilla

BUON MANGIATA!