Best 4 Sicilian Stuffed Pork Rolls Recipes

Sicilian Stuffed Pork Rolls, a traditional dish from the vibrant island of Sicily, offer a culinary journey that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. These succulent rolls, also known as "Involtini di Maiale alla Siciliana," are a perfect blend of savory flavors, aromatic herbs, and rich textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a delectable adventure as we explore the best recipe to create this iconic Sicilian dish.

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SICILIAN MEAT ROLL

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A wonderful twist on your basic meat loaf! Don't be afraid of the rolling part - IT'S EASY!

Provided by Kimber

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten
½ cup tomato juice
¾ cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (6 ounce) package thinly sliced ham
1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine eggs and tomato juice. Stir in the bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic and ground beef. Mix thoroughly. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
On a piece of foil or waxed paper, pat and shape meat into a 10x8 inch rectangle. Arrange ham slices on top of meat, leaving a small margin around edges. Tear up the cheese slices, reserving 1 slice whole, and sprinkle over the ham.
Starting from the short end, carefully roll up meat, using the foil or waxed paper to lift. Seal the edges and ends of the meat. Place roll, seam side down, in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake in a preheated oven for about 75 minutes. Cut the reserved slice of cheese into 4 triangles. Overlap the triangles on top of loaf. Bake for another 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 670.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SICILIAN MEAT ROLL

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MY SISTER-IN-LAW shared this recipe years ago and it became our family's favorite meat loaf. The addition of ham and mozzarella is a colorful surprise and adds terrific flavor. This is always a big hit with company, and the leftovers are good either hot or cold. -Mrs. W. G. Dougherty, Crawfordsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
8 thin slices fully cooked ham
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 thin slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, eggs, tomato juice, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. , On a pieces of heavy-duty foil, pat meat mixture into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Place the ham and shredded cheese on loaf to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, beginning with the short end and peeling foil away while rolling. , Place on a greased baking pan with seam side down; seal ends. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reaches 160°. Top with sliced cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SICILIAN STUFFED BEEF ROLL

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Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

12 ounces plain Italian pork sausages, casings removed
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound 1/2-inch thick boneless beef top round steak
2 ounces thinly sliced imported Italian prosciutto
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomato
1 cup water

Steps:

1 In a large bowl, mix together the pork, egg, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. 2 Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface and place the beef on top. Place a second sheet of plastic over the beef and pound gently to flatten the meat to about a 1/4-inch thickness. 3 Discard the top sheet of plastic. Arrange the prosciutto slices over the beef. Spread the meat mixture over the prosciutto, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around. Place the hard-cooked eggs in a row on one long side of the meat. Fold the meat lengthwise over the eggs and filling and roll up like a jelly roll, using the bottom sheet of plastic wrap to help you roll. With cotton kitchen string, tie the roll at 1-inch intervals like a roast. 4 Heat the oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or other deep, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add the beef roll and brown well on one side, about 10 minutes. Turn the meat with tongs and scatter the onion all around. Brown the meat on the other side, about 10 minutes. 5 Add the wine and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and water. Cover the pan and cook, turning the meat occasionally, about 11/2 hours, or until the beef is tender when pierced with a fork. 6 Transfer the meat to a plate. Let the meat cool 10 minutes. Remove the strings and cut the roll into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange the slices on a warm platter. Reheat the sauce if needed. Spoon the sauce over the meat and serve. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

BRENDA'S REAL SICILIAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

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There is no real written recipe for these peppers so use whatever you like and have on hand. I learned this dish when I visited my inlaws in Sicily 26 years ago and have been making it ever since. I suggest that you use it as written the first time and then do your own thing next time. I have made this in the microwave, but you have to be careful as green peppers can get bitter. I'm not sure why. My kids were the ones that decided that red peppers would be better and now they make their own with red peppers as well. You can easily control the use of salt, but remember that canned tomatoes, olives and cheese have a lot of salt so don't add too much extra. If you can find low sodium alternatives you will have greater control.

Provided by Brenda in Winnipeg

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 peppers, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

6 medium bell peppers, I like red best, but it is traditional to use green
1 lb ground veal or 1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated finely. Fresh is best
1 medium onion, halved and sliced thinly
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, cut in cubes
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, broken up with a fork and including juice
3 -4 medium waxy potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks. In Sicily they use yellow flesh potatoes, but red skinned is fine
1/2 cup black olives, Italian style, pitted and sliced. (optional)
1/4 lb button mushroom (optional)
1 teaspoon dry basil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

Steps:

Wash and slice off the top of the peppers, making a cap. Reserve tops. Remove internal membranes and seeds.
Place peppers, open side up in medium roaster or deep baking dish. There must be room for the rest of the ingredients.
Blend gently with a fork, meat, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, green onions, 1/2 of the salt and 1/2 of the pepper or to taste.
In bottom of pepper, place a piece of mozzarella and a few pieces of onion.
Stuff the peppers with meat mixture and replace cap on each.
Note: if you have extra meat you can roll them into little meat balls to place on top of peppers.
Sprinkle the rest of the onion, potatoes, garlic, olives, mushrooms, on top of peppers. (also extra meatballs if you have any.).
Spoon tomatoes, with thier juice, over it all.
Season top with basil and remaining salt and pepper or to taste.
Cover and place in 350 F oven for 45 minutes.
Uncover and bake for another 45 minutes, keeping an eye on the liquid. You may have to add a little water if it appears to be too dry.
Try to move the veggies away from the edges once in a while so that they don't stick to the sides.
Plate and serve with a crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.3, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 179.3, Sodium 898, Carbohydrate 60.5, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 14, Protein 43.8

Tips:

Use a meat mallet to pound the pork slices thin. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from curling up.
Season the pork slices with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Be sure to stuff the pork slices with a variety of fillings. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
Roll the pork slices up tightly and secure them with toothpicks or kitchen twine. This will help to keep the filling inside the rolls.
Sear the pork rolls in a hot skillet until they are browned on all sides. This will help to seal in the juices and prevent the rolls from drying out.
Transfer the pork rolls to a baking dish and bake them in a preheated oven until they are cooked through. This will take about 30 minutes.
Serve the pork rolls with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Sicilian stuffed pork rolls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Sicilian stuffed pork rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!