Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Mutton Broth: A Rustic Winter Comfort
Discover how to make Sicilian-style mutton broth - rich, aromatic, and perfect for chilly days or comforting family meals.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg mutton (castrato), cut into pieces
- ✓ 2 carrots
- ✓ 1 celery stick
- ✓ 2 bay leaves
- ✓ 2 onions
- ✓ 3 litres of water
- ✓ 1 clove
- ✓ 1 small bunch of parsley
- ✓ a few sprigs of thyme
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
- ✓ salt
📊 Nutritional Information
If you're craving a bowl of pure Sicilian comfort, this rustic mutton broth is exactly what you need. Slow-cooked with fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs, it’s a traditional dish full of warmth and character - the sort of food that brings the family together on a cold winter’s day. Rich, aromatic and wonderfully nourishing, it transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavourful broth with meltingly tender meat.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Pour the water into a tall stockpot and add the carrots, celery, onions, bay leaves, parsley and thyme.
- 2
Bring to the boil, then add salt and the pieces of mutton.
- 3
Skim off any impurities that rise to the surface using a skimmer.
- 4
Season with a pinch of black pepper and add the clove to perfume the broth.
- 5
Lower the heat and simmer gently for about 2 hours, until the broth is fragrant and the meat is tender.
- 6
Strain the broth and serve it piping hot with croutons, or enjoy the boiled meat as a second course with vegetables or potatoes.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an extra-aromatic broth, add a strip of lemon zest during cooking. If you prefer a deeper flavour, lightly brown the meat before boiling it.
📦 Storage
- • Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • You can freeze the strained broth for up to 3 months.
- • Reheat gently over a low flame before serving.
- • Avoid reheating the meat multiple times to keep it tender.
🍷 Pairing
Serve with a glass of full-bodied Sicilian Nero d’Avola - its bold character beautifully complements the depth of the mutton.
This Sicilian mutton broth is a dish that truly tastes of home - rich, warming and steeped in tradition. Perfect for chilly days and family gatherings, it brings the timeless flavours of the island straight to your table. Enjoy!
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