Little escaped birds

Name: Little escaped birds
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Pork loin in 12 slices 10.6 oz; Sage 12 leaves; Pancetta diced 1.8 oz; Pancetta tesa 12 slices; Luganega sausage 2.5 oz; Butter 2 ½ tbsp; Rosemary 1 sprig; White wine 1.7 oz; Black pepper to taste; Fine salt 1 pinch; White wine 1/2 glass; Butter 5 tbsp; Rosemary 2-3 sprigs; Sage 5-6 leaves; Black pepper to taste

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604

Calories per serving

Gluten Free

Energy Kcal 604
Carbohydrates g 6.6
of which sugars g 6.6
Protein g 27.4
Fats g 51.1
of which saturated fat g 23.05
Fiber g 2.5
Cholesterol mg 160
Sodium mg 880

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Juicy and tender, Little escaped birds bring the cozy vibes of classic American recipes right to your kitchen table, making every dinner feel a little more special. These roll-ups look nice and have a gentle, seasoned flavor that always earns compliments from families looking for family-friendly meals with a twist.Whenever you want comforting traditional American dishes—maybe for a weekend get-together, a birthday, or any busy weeknight—this dish holds up.DEFINITELY crowd-pleaser for kids and adults (the presentation gets noticed,) so they’re easy to bring out for group dinners.Some folks even serve them for holiday gatherings for a little something different. Soft, rich texture means every bite is full of satisfying comfort food flavor. In our family, dishes like these fit right in with cravings for simple but hearty comfort food...the look alone is pretty inviting when you want your family to dig right in and feel at home.

During busy seasons, Little escaped birds work especially great as easy dinner recipes that keep things stress-free for working parents and home cooks.Especially since these roll-ups match up with all kinds of quick meal ideas (lunch, party snack, or plated dinner.) Since they’re handy as meal prep ideas, you can really adapt them to whatever situation you’ve got—kids needing an easy, fun meal or bigger crowds wanting something practical and tasty.They fit what people ask for in a simple budget recipe—good value, but plenty of room for fun and flavor changes.Families who love regional American cuisine can make these their own, adding favorite spices for something classic or modern.(Try them on skewers or just on a pretty platter—always looks good.)When neighborhood friends come over, these never feel out of place, so they’re a reliable pick for everyday dinners or special occasions...reliable results and nice flexibility, which is usually just what’s needed in real family life.Every bite reminds you why these little roll-ups have become a go-to among classic easy dinner recipes all over America.

INGREDIENTS

604

Calories per serving

Ingredients for 4 Skewers: Pork loin 10.6 oz (300 g) - in 12 slices; Sage 12 leaves; Pancetta 1.8 oz (50 g) - diced; Pancetta tesa 12 slices; Luganega sausage 2.5 oz (75 g); Butter 2 ½ tbsp (35 g); Rosemary 1 sprig; White wine 1.7 oz (50 ml); Black pepper to taste; Fine salt 1 pinch

For the Dressing: White wine - 1/2 glass; Butter 5 tbsp (70 g); Rosemary - 2-3 sprigs; Sage - 5-6 leaves; Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Little escaped birds

To make the little escaped birds, start by cutting the sausage into chunks 1, you should get 16. Flatten the meat slices, to avoid fibering the meat, place the slices on a sheet of parchment paper 2, fold the sheet, and then pound with a meat tenderizer 3 to make them thin.

Cut the slices in half 4 (try to obtain strips about 2.5-3 inches wide), placing a sage leaf and 3-4 cubes of bacon on each slice 5: wrap the meat slices to form a roll 6 (you should get 12).

Wrap a slice of smoked bacon around each roll 7. Skewer the obtained roll on a skewer stick, then skewer a piece of sausage, another roll 8, a piece of sausage, and finish with a roll. Prepare, in this way, 8 skewers. In a rather large pan, melt the butter 9

along with the sage leaves and rosemary sprigs 10. Add the skewers 11 and brown them gently on both sides; when they are nicely browned, add ground pepper and sprinkle with white wine. Cook the little escaped birds for about 20 minutes in total, adding, if necessary, a little hot water or boiling broth. Towards the end of cooking 12, adjust for salt and serve immediately, accompanying the little escaped birds with traditional steaming polenta or mashed potatoes.

Storage

Store the little escaped birds in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for a couple of days at most. Freezing is not recommended.

Fun Fact

The most famous regional recipes concerning little escaped birds are the Lombard one (uselett scapaa) and the Venetian one (oselei scampai).

Tip

There are numerous regional variations of this recipe: in some cases, the sausage is replaced with cubes of bacon or lard, skewered with sage leaves; in other cases, with slices of liver. The Bolognese version includes mortadella instead of bacon in the filling. Some even skip the rolls altogether, cut the meat into cubes, and skewer them alternated with sage leaves.

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