Grilling: Italian Style

GRILLING: ITALIAN STYLE BRYAN CORSINI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ITALiAN & CENTER OF THE PLATE

When thinking of Italian food, most people think of pasta, rich tomato sauce, and lots of cheese. However, the heart of Italian food is based on the grill. Great pieces of meat, poultry, sausage, and even pizza are all classically grilled Italian dishes.

Steaks and Chops Italian Style!

Italians raise some of the best beef in the world. Legendary Tuscan steaks originate from this cattle stock. I always talk about my Tuscan Heritage and discuss our relentless pursuit of Grilled Meats in all categories. Beef, Veal, Lamb and Pork are full of flavor and considered some of the best traditional Italian dishes in the world. You can grill a steak in the traditional Italian style, with a few additions of flavor. The secret is based on simplicity. Season the steak with a little Lemon, Lime or Orange juice before you grill it. Then serve the steak with a small drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and some Kosher or Sea Salt and Coarse Ground Black Pepper. The lemon juice will add a bright flavor and keep the meat tender while it grills.

Grilled Veal Chops Grilled Italian Pizza

INGREDIENTS

• 4 bone-in rib veal chops • 1/2 cup olive oil • 6 TBS fresh squeezed lemon juice • 3 TBS garlic paste or 3 large cloves of garlic minced • 1 TBS minced fresh Thyme • 1 TBS minced fresh Rosemary • Salt & pepper • 1 cup parsley • 2 cloves garlic (or 2 TBS garlic paste • 3 TBS fresh squeezed lemon juice • 1/2 teaspoon of thinly sliced lemon peel • 1/2 cup olive oil • Salt & pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut off any excess fat that may be on your chops. In a mixing bowl, combine, oil, lemon juice, garlic paste, thyme, Rosemary and salt and pepper. Mix until combined. 2. Coat each chop in the marinade and then allow them to sit in it in either the bowl or a plastic bag in your refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 24 hours. 3.When ready to cook the chops, remove from marinade and discard marinade. Pat chops dry with a paper towel. Season chops with a bit more salt and pepper and grill over high or med-high heat via your outdoor grill or grill pan for approximately 7-9 minutes per side (cook time will vary on the thickness of your chops). 4. The internal temperature of your chops should reach 140145 degrees, allow your chops to rest for at least 5 minutes before enjoying. One of the most common Italian dishes is pizza. The type of pizza served in Italy is very different from pizza served in the USA. Italian pizza is more like toasted flatbread, without a lot of toppings. It is usually drizzled with a bit of olive oil.

The secret to a great pizza is cooking with intense direct heat. The temperatures required are best achieved from a grill, not an oven.

To make your own, start with small, thin-crusted pizza. Top it with whatever you like and grill just long enough for the crust to get brown and crunchy, and for the BACIO cheese to melt. Keep a close eye on the pizza, as it cooks quickly on a hot grill and can easily turn from crunchy to burned in a matter of minutes.

Grilling pizza successfully will take practice, but once you get the hang of it, what a GREAT and TRADITIONAL cooking method.

Recommended Ttems

PFS ITEM #240942 VEAL CHOP RIB ECONO PFS ITEM #328835 OIL OLIVE EXTRA VIRGIN