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Pork Olives

Cultural Context

Originating from the Marche region of Italy, Pork Olives, or Olive all'Ascolana, are a beloved dish that reflects the region's rich culinary traditions. Traditionally served as an appetizer or snack, these stuffed olives are often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. Today, this dish has gained popularity beyond Italy, with variations appearing in restaurants worldwide, showcasing the universal appeal of its savory, comforting flavors.

ItalianITmain
120 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork loin
4 oz Fontina cheese
4 oz prosciutto
2 large eggs
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while grana padano is a less expensive cheese.

1

Butterfly the pork loin by cutting it open to make it larger and thinner.

2

Cover the pork with plastic wrap and pound it to flatten it.

3

Season the pork with salt and black pepper.

4

Place Fontina cheese on the pork, adding as much as you like.

5

Roll the pork around the cheese to create a stuffed roll.

6

Preheat the oven to 200°C (around 400°F).

7

In a bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and black pepper.

8

Dip the stuffed pork roll in the beaten eggs, ensuring it's well-coated.

9

In another bowl, mix bread crumbs with grated parmesan cheese.

10

Coat the egg-dipped pork roll in the bread crumb mixture.

11

Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of a baking tray and place the coated pork roll in the tray.

12

Drizzle a little olive oil on top of the pork roll before baking.

13

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness.

14

After 30 minutes, remove from the oven and let it rest before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

stuffingfryingbraising

Equipment Needed

frying panmixing bowlpaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Olive all'AscolanaAscolana Olives
Local Name: Olive alla carne di maiale

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