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Capocollo, onions, and potato cream

17/11/2023

I present to you a recipe that combines capocollo, a typically Italian cut of pork, with sweet onions and a delicate potato cream. The capocollo will be cooked until it is tender and flavorsome, the onions will be caramelized to enhance their sweetness, and the potato cream will provide a soft and comforting base for the dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of capocollo about 1 cm thick
  • 500 g of potatoes
  • 200 g of small onions
  • 50 g of butter
  • 100 ml of milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Aromatic herbs (thyme or rosemary)
  • Balsamic vinegar

Preparation

  1. Start by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into cubes. Put them in a pot with plenty of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook them until they become soft.
  2. Meanwhile, in a non-stick pan, heat a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and add the onions after peeling and washing them. Let them caramelize over medium-low heat, turning them occasionally, until they become golden-brown. If you wish, you can add a little balsamic vinegar towards the end of cooking to intensify the sweetness.
  3. In another pan, cook the slices of capocollo with a drizzle of oil and the selected aromatic herbs until they are well browned on both sides. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the slices, but it usually only takes a few minutes on each side.
  4. When the potatoes are ready, drain them and mash them with a potato masher or a fork. Add the butter, hot milk, a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream.
  5. To serve, place a bed of potato cream on the plate, lay the slice of capocollo on top, and garnish with the caramelized onions.

Curiosity

Capocollo, also known as coppa, is an Italian cut of pork that is taken from the upper part of the neck and the shoulder of the pig. It is a meat that is often used for the production of cured sausages, but also cooked, as in this recipe, offers a rich flavor and a wonderfully soft texture. Potato cream is an ideal accompaniment, capable of absorbing and balancing the intense flavors of the meats and garnishes.

Capocollo, onions, and potato cream