Zampone e Fagioli: Sausage and Beans (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Zampone e Fagioli: Sausage and Beans (Mario Batali)
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  1. Remove the zampone from its bath and rinse in cold water. Pat dry.
  2. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the pork meat, ham skin, the prosciutto, the Italian sausage and the spices. Season the inside of the zampone with salt and pepper and stuff with the pork mixture. Using a large needle and butcher?s twine, truss the leg. In a large pot, place the zampone with enough water to cover by several inches. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer covered for 2 hours.
  3. Meanwhile, boil the soaked beans in water 1 hour, until tender but still slightly firm.
  4. In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the lard over high heat. Add the onion and cook over high heat 5 minutes, until golden brown. Stir in the chicken stock and tomato paste and cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Add the drained beans and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt a pepper and place onto a serving platter.
  5. When the zampone is done, remove from the water, allow to rest 10 minutes, then slice into 1/2-inch rounds and place atop the beans. Drizzle with real balsamic vinegar, and serve.
  6. Brown Chicken Stock:
  7. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until smoking. Add all the chicken parts and brown all over, stirring to avoid burning. Remove the chicken and reserve. Add the carrots, onions, and celery to the pot and cook until soft and browned. Return the chicken to the pot and add 3 quarts of water, the tomato paste, peppercorns, and parsley. Stir with a wooden spoon to dislodge the browned chicken and vegetables bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring almost to a boil, then reduce heat and cook at a low simmer until reduced by half, about 2 hours, occasionally skimming excess fat. Remove from heat, strain, and press on the solids with the bottom of a ladle to extract out all liquids. Stir the stock to facilitate cooling and set aside. Refrigerate stock in small containers for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
  8. Yield: 1 1/2 quarts
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1281.79 Kcal (5367 kJ)
Calories from fat 824.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 91.66g 141%
Cholesterol 421.96mg 141%
Sodium 2502.11mg 104%
Potassium 1174.27mg 25%
Total Carbs 30.77g 10%
Sugars 11.76g 47%
Dietary Fiber 10.01g 40%
Protein 82.09g 164%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 6.4mg 35%
Calcium 118.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 200.61 Kcal (840 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.35g 141%
Cholesterol 66.04mg 141%
Sodium 391.61mg 104%
Potassium 183.79mg 25%
Total Carbs 4.82g 10%
Sugars 1.84g 47%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 40%
Protein 12.85g 164%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 15%
Iron 1mg 35%
Calcium 18.5mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 32.5
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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