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Rabbit and San Daniele Skewers

17/11/2023

The rabbit and San Daniele prosciutto skewer is a dish that combines the delicacy of rabbit meat with the unmistakable flavor of one of Italy’s most famous cured hams. Here is the recipe to prepare this flavorful dish:

Ingredients

  • 500 g boneless rabbit
  • 12 slices of San Daniele prosciutto
  • 2 sprigs of rosemary
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Toothpicks or wooden skewers for grilling

Preparation

  1. Start by cutting the rabbit meat into pieces of about 3 cm, trying to make them uniform for even cooking.
  2. Take the garlic cloves and crush them lightly with the flat side of a knife.
  3. Pat the San Daniele prosciutto slices with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
  4. Wrap each piece of rabbit with a slice of San Daniele prosciutto and secure them with a toothpick or thread them alternately onto a wooden skewer.
  5. Prepare a marinade with extra virgin olive oil, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients well.
  6. Place the skewers in a baking dish and brush them with the marinade on all sides.
  7. Let the skewers rest for at least 30 minutes to allow them to absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  8. Heat a grill or non-stick pan and cook the skewers over medium-high heat, turning them occasionally, until the rabbit is golden and well cooked inside (about 8-10 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces).
  9. Once cooked, remove the skewers from the pan and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Trivia

San Daniele prosciutto is a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) product and its aging process must take place exclusively in the area of the municipality of San Daniele del Friuli, located in the province of Udine. This area is unique for its microclimate that contributes to giving the prosciutto its unique characteristics of sweetness and fragrance. Pairing San Daniele with rabbit meat creates a combination of flavors that enhances both the delicate white meat and the intense flavor of the cured prosciutto.