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Bresaola

Cultural Context

Originating from the Valtellina region of Lombardy, Bresaola is a traditional Italian cured meat made from beef. It reflects the Italian practice of preserving meats through salting and air-drying, a technique that has been perfected over centuries. Often served as an antipasto, Bresaola is celebrated for its rich flavor and tender texture, making it a favorite in Italian cuisine. Today, it is enjoyed worldwide, often paired with arugula and cheese, showcasing its versatility in modern dishes.

ItalianITLombardymain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
90 grams sea salt
21 grams brown sugar
6 grams black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
12 juniper berries
9 cloves
3 cloves of garlic
3 kg piece of beef (magatello)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option.

1

Prepare 90 grams of sea salt and 21 grams of brown sugar.

2

Add 6 grams of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 12 crushed juniper berries, and 9 cloves to the salt and sugar mixture.

3

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.

4

Take a 3 kg piece of beef (magatello) and massage the spice mixture into the meat, ensuring it is well coated.

5

Place the seasoned beef into a plastic bag and add 3 cloves of garlic.

6

Add bay leaves to the bag and seal it tightly.

7

Refrigerate the bag for 6 days, massaging the meat for a few minutes each day to ensure the spices penetrate well.

8

After 6 days, rinse the beef under cold running water and pat it dry.

9

Insert the beef into a special elastic netting provided by the butcher.

10

Tie the netting securely around the beef.

11

Let the beef rest at room temperature for 24 hours.

12

After 24 hours, refrigerate the beef for 60 days at a temperature between 10 to 15 degrees Celsius and humidity of 70 to 80 percent.

13

After 60 days, remove the beef from the refrigerator and cut off the netting.

14

Slice the beef thinly to serve.

Cooking Techniques

curingslicing

Equipment Needed

plastic bagelastic nettingknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Bresaola della Valtellina
Local Name: Bresaola

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