Here’s a step-by-step guide to cooking bombette at home:
Ingredients:
• 800g pork loin
• 300g provolone cheese
• 200g breadcrumbs
• 100g grated parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil
Step 1: Cut the pork into thin slices and pound them out with a meat mallet. Season the meat with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Cut the provolone cheese into small cubes. Take each slice of pork and place a few cubes of cheese on top.
Step 3: Roll the pork slice tightly around the cheese and secure it with a toothpick. Repeat the process with the remaining pork slices.
Step 4: In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, and eggs together until you get a thick and homogenous mixture.
Step 5: Dip each pork roll in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to coat it on all sides.
Step 6: Heat a large frying pan with olive oil over medium heat. Place the pork rolls in the pan and cook them for about 15 minutes, turning them over frequently until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Make sure the heat is not too high to avoid burning the outside.
Step 7: Once the rolls are cooked, remove them from the pan and place them on a wire rack to cool for a few minutes. Serve hot or warm.
Tips for Cooking Perfect Bombette:
• Don’t use too much cheese. It’s tempting to put as much cheese as possible, but too much will make it hard for the pork to cook through properly and turn crispy.
• Leave enough space between each roll. If you overcrowd them in the pan, they won’t cook evenly, and it will be difficult to flip them over.
• Be careful not to overcook the pork rolls. They should be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. If you overcook them, they will become dry and tough.
• You can also add other ingredients like olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or anchovies to the filling to give it some extra flavor.
Bombette is a unique and flavorful dish that will impress your family and friends. Follow these steps, and you’ll have a delicious and authentic Italian meal that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Happy cooking!