mortadella Italiana fatta in casa con pistacchi

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Turkey reduces fat content while still providing a meaty texture.

pork fat

🥗Healthier: chicken fat

💰Cheaper: beef fat

Chicken fat is lower in calories and can still add richness.

white wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: water with lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats at a lower cost.

Prepare the meat by cutting the coscia di maiale, pancetta, and lardello into small pieces.

Combine the meat with the garlic powder, coriander, nutmeg, salt, pistachios, crushed ice, milk powder, and red wine in a mixing bowl.

Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

If using, add a drop of red food coloring or beet juice to the mixture.

Stuff the mixture into casings suitable for roasting or cooking films.

Cook the mortadella according to your preferred method.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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