The history of Cotechino is probably older than that of the zampone because it dates back to 1745, while the more classic Modenese colleague dates back to 1785.
It is the most popular pre-cooked product at a national level, easy to cook and appetizing to eat.It looks like a pure pork sausage consisting of a synthetic casing (which will be eliminated after cooking in a pot) in which a mixture of minced meat is contained. pork with salt and flavorings.
The color of the slice is rosy tending to non-uniform red, the aroma is very pleasant and a very full flavor.
How to use it? immerse the product, closed in its packaging, in boiling water for 25 minutes. Cut a corner of the package to facilitate the release of any gelatine. Then open the bag, slice the Cotechino and serve it hot with the usual side dishes. Do you want to discover the recipes with Cotechino? Click on our BLOG , you will find suggestions, curiosities and much more.
Data sheet
SPECIFIC NOTES: Pre-cooked product , gluten-free, only Italian meat.
ORIGIN:Emilia Romagna.
INGREDIENTS:Pork, rind, pork fat, salt, spices, antioxidant:sodium ascorbate, preservative:sodium nitrite.
Average nutritional values per 100 g of products:energy 1016 kj/243 kcal/16 g fats/of which saturated fats 5.8 g/0 g carbohydrates/0g of which sugars/24 g proteins/2.5 g salt.
PRODUCER:Salumificio Bellucci srl - Castelnuovo Rangone (MO).