Saltimbocca

Hi Everyone,

Welcome back to Nonnina's Kitchen!  

Today Nonnina and I cooked up something sure to be a show stopper at your next dinner.  Saltimbocca - for those of you who look at this word and see a giant question mark, the literal translation, means "Jump In Your Mouth" which is funny because when you try these bad boys they'll literally be jumping in your mouth!

This recipe was adapted from Nonnina's mother-in-law, my Great Grandmother.  She told me that when she first married my Nonno and her mother-in-law made this recipe, everyone one LOVED it.  So when she started making it for her own family and modified the recipe to be her own, she said the compliments just poured in.  

I have enjoyed this recipe my whole life but actually helping Nonnina make it today made me appreciate just how special they are! I hope you all enjoy them as much as I do!

Ingredients

Makes approximately 12 skewers

• 8 veal scallopini (can be found at any butcher shop)
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp white wine
• 1 cup of flour
• 1 cup of bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• Wooden Skewers

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425℉ on Convection bake.

2. Slice the veal scallopini into stripes about a ½ inch in width.

3. Season the scallopini strips with salt and pepper.

4. In a medium bowl, mix the seasoned meat with olive oil, vinegar and white wine.

5. Put the meat in the fridge and let it marinate for a couple of hours.

NONNINA'S TIP* Let it marinate over night to make the meat extra tender.

6. Once the meat has marinated, take a wooden skewer and puncture the veal with it.

7. Once punctured, twist the strip and puncture it again feeding the entire strip of veal onto the skewer.  Once you've completely weaved the strip through, push it down to make room for the second strip. Do this again with a second strip.  (Use approximately 2 strips per skewer)

8. Repeat these steps until all the skewers are filled.

9. In a glass Pyrex dish, break 2 eggs, add the buttermilk and whisk it all together until combined.

NONNINA'S TIP* If you do not have buttermilk you can substitute it with 18% cream.

10. Next, measure 1 cup of flour and pour it into a dish.

11. In another dish pour 1 cup of breadcrumbs and lightly season.

12. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it with Canola Oil.

13. Take a skewer, roll it in the flour, shaking off any excess flour.

14. Next, dip the skewer in the egg wash, shaking off the excess egg.

15. Following the egg wash, put the skewer in the breadcrumbs rolling it around, making sure to coat it well.  Pack it with your hands if needed.

16. Place all coated skewers on the baking sheet, lightly brushing them with oil. 

17. Put in the oven and cook for 25 - 30 minutes, turning the skewers half way through cook time.

NONNINA'S TIP* For a healthier option Nonnina bakes her skewers, however they can also be fried.

18. Once finished, layer them on paper towel to absorb excess oil.

We hope you enjoy this week's recipe! 

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Buon Apetito!

With Love From, Nonnina!