Just when we thought we couldn’t love La Quercia any more, they send us these INSANE meat spreads.
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Similar to Nduja, the Pancetta and Pesto Bianco spreads are made with delicious cured meats from humanely raised and responsibly sourced pork, sea salt and spices.
The Pesto Bianco is a savory lardo spread made from the cured fat from La Quercia’s prosciutto. The aged lardo is blended with sea salt, black pepper, rosemary and red chili flake.
It can take the place of butter in almost any application – worked into biscuit or tart shell dough, served over a steak, or tossed with warm pasta.
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These two-ingredients snacks are perfect to serve with drinks at your own Aperitivo time. The subtle sweetness of the warmed dates and the softened, rich Pesto Bianco make for an addicting bite.
Pesto Bianco Stuffed Dates
- 1 container, Medjool dates
- 1 package, La Quercia Pesto Biano
- Toothpicks
- Chives and rosemary (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350℉.
Pit the dates by slicing a small slit down the length of the date, being careful as to not slice through it entirely. Gently pull the pit out, leaving a contained space for the filling.
Using a spoon or your fingers, stuff a small amount of the Pesto Bianco spread inside the date. Secure with a toothpick and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dates.
Heat in the oven until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Transfer to a serving dish, top with chopped herbs (optional) and serve immediately.
