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Bresaola

Lean, delicate dried beef, salty with a subtly vinous note.

Salted and dried beef from Lombardy, bresaola offers a fine and compact texture with a rich and slightly sweet taste. It is traditionally enjoyed raw in thin slices, accompanied by a drizzle of olive oil and lemon, and is an emblematic cured meat of Mediterranean, particularly Italian, cuisine.

Bresaola

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out
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In the kitchen

Raw in salads with arugula and ParmesanServed as antipasto with olives and cheeseWrapped around grilled vegetablesAs a very thin carpaccio with oil and lemonAdded to pasta or risottos

Signature dishes

Bresaola alla LombardaCarpaccio di BresaolaAntipasto Misto

Substitutes

FAQ

What goes with bresaola?

Bresaola pairs especially well with parmesan, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, lemon and black olive. Bresaola and Parmesan shavings.

What can I substitute for bresaola?

If you don't have it, try: prosciutto, serrano ham, coppa.