Sicilian succo is a traditional Italian dish that has been passed down through generations. It is a hearty and flavorful soup or stew, typically made with meat, vegetables, and beans. While there are many different variations of Sicilian succo, they all share a few common ingredients and techniques. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of making a classic old-fashioned Sicilian succo, providing you with a comprehensive recipe that will allow you to enjoy this delicious dish in your own home.
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ORIGINAL RECIPE SICILIAN SUCCO (MEATBALLS & SAUCE)
I was born in a small mining town in southern Illinois. The village had a predominate Italian population. Spaghetti was a staple part of their diet. The red marina sauce that they poured over the spaghetti was called succo. This was a time before air conditioning, and all the windows in their houses wee wide open during the summer time. If your nostrils caught a whiff of their succo cooking would make your taste buds dance. If that caught a whiff of their home made cheese, they would dance even harder. To taste a plate of this delicacy was a real thrill. My best friend was Italian, and we did our homework together. I had occasion to sample this delicious morsel frequently. When my friend's mother placed a plate in front of me and said "mange," I immediately became fluent in Italian. Over the years, I have craved this taste. I looked everywhere for a recipe, but there was none anywhere. I couldn't have asked her for a recipe because she didn't have one. She couldn't explain to how to make it because she couldn't speak English. She had brought the recipe from Sicily in her memory. I recalled some of the ingredients. I found a recipe site on the net that if you fed the ingredients it would construct recipes using these ingredients. I got close but not close enough. With the help of some Italian friends, I was finally able to construct a recipe of the greatest spaghetti in the world. This recipe is the fruits of my labor. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Note from UnknownChef86: This is a recipe I adopted in 2006.
Provided by UnknownChef86
Categories Sauces
Time 4h45m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a heavy sauce pan mix together garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, parsley and basil.
- Bring sauce to a boil and turn down the heat to simmer.
- In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and parsley.
- Shape into balls the size of a golf ball.
- Try to make 40 meat balls.
- In a skillet, fry meatballs in hot olive oil until brown.
- Combine the sauce mixture and the meat balls and simmer over low heat for another four hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 1129.7, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 10.2, Protein 20.2
OLD FASHIONED SICILIAN SUCCO
My Nana used to cook this for me when I was young and as she prepared things and we waited for the sauce to finish, she'd tell me great stories about her life in Sicily and other secret business! This recipe is the best sauce I've ever had- I really think it can bring the family together. Just prepare it and you'll see that when dinner time comes everyone's mouths will be watering because of the great smell, the entire family can gather around the table and there will be enough for everyone, I promise! Good for vegetarians too-just substitute 2 1/2 pounds of chopped zucchini for the meatballs.
Provided by Joiamia
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 4h30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot mix together garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, parsley and basil. Bring sauce to a boil and then turn down the heat and simmer.
- In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and parsley. Shape into balls the size of a child's fist. In a skillet, fry meatballs in hot olive oil until brown. Add to sauce mixture. Simmer over low heat for four hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 45.7 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1044.4 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
OLD FASHIONED SICILIAN SUCCO
This is so tasty! So authentic! So easy! It just gets better the longer it sets. I like to make mine the day before. This doubles and triples well. If you are a meatless family, just substitute 2 1/2 pounds of zucchini for the meat. I wait until just about the last minute before I stir in the basil leaves, torn into small pieces, as it gets "tired" if you put it in any earlier. Also use your fingers to break up the basil, minus the stems, cutting it bruises the leaves and they will turn black.
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories Meat
Time 5h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot mix together garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, parsley and basil. Bring sauce to a boil and then turn down the heat and simmer.
- In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and parsley. Shape into large balls. In a skillet, fry meat balls in olive oil until brown.
- Add to sauce mixture. Simmer over low heat for 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.1, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 96.9, Sodium 1729.5, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 14.8, Protein 32.9
Tips:
- Choose the freshest ingredients possible. This will ensure that your succo is flavorful and delicious.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to your succo.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still retain their shape.
- Season the succo to taste. Use salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to create a flavor that you enjoy.
- Serve the succo hot or cold. It is delicious either way.
Conclusion:
Sicilian succo is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup, give Sicilian succo a try. You won't be disappointed!
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