SC - Zampone
Stefan li Rous
stefan at texas.net
Thu Dec 21 18:32:26 PST 2000
I got a question today about whether I knew of any place in New Jersey (NJ)
that carried Zampone. I had to ask back what "Zampone" was. Here is his
reply:
> Zampone is a stuffed pig's leg (trotter) served on New's Year Eve or
> New's Year Day. It is served on a bed of lentils with the lentils
> representing wealth (money) and the leg symbolizes the richness of life in
> the coming year . It is tough to find Italian deli's in NJ that carry it,
> much less know what it is. It is usually imported and vacuumed sealed.
> There is no bone. You boil it first, then may elect to bake it just to add
> color to the skin. You then serve it sliced on a bed of lentils. Yes, I
> know; probably more than you need to know :)
>
> Anyway, I was hoping to find a butcher or deli in NJ that carries it. I
> guess I could find it in NY. Ugh, I do not like the prospect of the traffic.
>
> Thank you,
> Nick
So, can anyone provide an answer to him? He is not on this list, so please
copy him with any replies. His email is: BoccieBoy at aol.com .At this time
I do not know whether he is closer to Philadelphia or NYC.
I would also be interested in any more details that folks have on this
dish.
Any evidence whether this dish is period? Nothing strikes me right off
as
being non-period, and boiling it and then baking it would seem to be a
period
cooking technique.
Thanks.
Stefan
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