Stewed Starlings

Ingredients

• starlings
• large onion
• g ham fat
• g butter
• fatty and lean prosciutto
• juniper berries
• dl dry white wine
• sage

Instructions

1. Make a fine battuto of a quarter large onion and 30g ham fat; set on heat with 20g butter, prosciutto strips, and two juniper berries.
2. Lay the ungutted starlings on top, garnish with sage, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Turning often, cook until the birds absorb the flavor and the onion colors, then moisten with dry white wine, adding more to total 3 dl (or use 2 dl water plus 1 dl marsala).
4. Cover with quadruple-folded paper and a heavy lid and simmer gently until cooked; serve with their juices.