Surprise Pigeon

Origin: Florence, Italy

Source: Pellegrino Artusi, 1891

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Beat a proportionally sized veal cutlet thin; season with salt, pepper, a pinch of mixed spices and a little butter (optionally add truffle slices).
  2. Roll the cutlet, place it inside the pigeon, and sew the opening shut.
  3. Optionally cook the pigeon's onion and liver in juice/butter, pound them, and spread on the cutlet before rolling so the flavors blend.
  4. Spit-roast. The same method works for a young chicken.

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