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Cassoeula — traditional dish from Milan, Italy
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥650kcal
💪36gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
🥑45gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Cassoeula

How to order / say it
Say it Cassoeula — [kah-su-EH-lah]
Order I'd like the Cassoeula, please.
Locally Vorrei la cassoeula, per favore.
Say locally

A robust winter stew with pork and cabbage.

Why try it?

Cassoeula is a winter staple, capturing the essence of Milan's agricultural past. It signifies warmth and sustenance, perfectly suited to cold Northern Italian winters.

How it tastes

Rich and hearty, this stew combines tender pork with the earthiness of cabbage, slow-cooked to meld flavors beautifully. It's a warming and fulfilling dish with an enticing aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

Cassoeula likely originated in the 16th century as a peasant dish. It was meant to use up every part of the pig, following the slaughter season post-harvest, making it a celebration dish.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g pork ribs
  • 🥩 200 g pork sausages
  • 🥕 500 g savoy cabbage
  • 🧄 1, chopped onion
  • 🥕 1, chopped carrot
  • 🥕 1 stalk, chopped celery
  • 🍷 100 ml white wine

Method

  1. 1 Brown pork ribs and sausages in a large pot.
  2. 2 Add onion, carrot, and celery, cooking until soft.
  3. 3 Pour wine into the pot to deglaze, simmering slightly.
  4. 4 Add cabbage and cook on low heat until everything is tender.

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