Bollito Misto with Salsa Verde (Northern Italian Stew)

  • Brand
  • Number of servings
    10

This hearty Pork Belly and Garden Gourmet Cumberland Sausage Stew offers a comforting and flavourful dish that is perfect for any menu.

The stew features a blend of aromatic vegetables complemented by fennel seeds and fresh herbs. The addition of MAGGI Demi-Glace enriches the sauce, enhancing its depth and providing a luxurious texture that elevates the overall dish.

Ideal for restaurants and pubs, this stew pairs beautifully with creamy polenta, making it a perfect choice for chefs looking to create elevated comfort food. This dish appeals to diners seeking hearty, flavourful options.

This dish combines classic comfort food with a modern twist, making it an attractive option for a wide range of restaurants and pubs. Its familiar yet elevated flavours appeal to customers looking for something both indulgent and encouraging repeat visits.

Using MAGGI Demi-Glace ensures consistent flavour with less preparation time, helping to keep service running smoothly.

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Ingredients
For the Stew
  • 50ml olive oil
  • 50g garlic, sliced
  • 350g onions, diced
  • 350g carrots, diced
  • 350g celery, diced
  • 5g fennel seeds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 10g thyme
  • 500g pork belly, sliced
  • 1.15kg Garden Gourmet Cumberland Sausage
  • 540g tinned tomato
  • 700ml water
  • 65g MAGGI Demi-Glace
For Finish
  • 400g quick cook polenta
  • 1ltr water
  • 500ml milk
  • 100g parmesan, grated
  • 50g basil
  • 50g flat parsley
  • 25g mint
  • 10g garlic
  • 20g capers
  • 50ml olive oil
  • 20g Dijon mustard
  • 20ml sherry vinegar
To Finish
  • 500g puff pastry
  • 150g Cabbage, blanched
  • 50g egg (1)
  • 2g cracked black pepper
Preparation
  • 1
    For Make the Stew: Prepare the Pork Belly: Trim the skin and any excess fat from the pork belly.
  • 2
    Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the diced vegetables and sliced garlic, then sweat for 10 minutes without allowing them to colour.
  • 3
    Stir in the fennel seeds, bay leaves, and thyme. Add the pork belly slices and Cumberland sausages, allowing them to brown.
  • 4
    Pour in the tinned tomatoes, water, and MAGGI Demi-Glace. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly. Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven. Cook for 1 hour.
  • 5
    Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and spoon half of the filling into the center of the pastry.
  • 6
    For Finish: In a separate pot, bring 1 liter of water and the milk to a simmer. Gradually add 400g of quick-cook polenta, stirring continuously until smooth and cook for 2-3 minutes, then fold in 100g of grated Parmesan cheese.
  • 7
    To Serve: Spoon the creamy polenta into serving bowls and top the polenta with the prepared stew.
  • 8
    In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients (basil, flat parsley, mint, garlic, capers, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and sherry vinegar) and blend until smooth.
  • 9
    Drizzle the blended mixture over the stew before serving.

TYPICAL VALUES 

Per 100g

Per serve

Reference Intake

% RI*

Energy

449 kJ

108 kcal

1181 kJ

282 kcal

8400 kJ

2000 kcal

 

14%

Fat

3.4g

8.9g

70

13%

of which: saturates

0.4g

1.0g

20

5%

Carbohydrate

5.8g

15.2g

260

6%

of which: sugars

3.2g

8.5g

90

9%

Fibre

3.9g

10.3g

-

-

Protein

8.0g

21.1g

50

42%

Salt

0.47g

1.23g

6

21%

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

Based on the stated recipe. Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

Energy

Fat Saturates Sugars Salt

1181 kJ

283  kcal

8.9 g 1.0 g 8.5 g 1.23 g
14%* 13%* 5%* 9%* 21%*

 

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

The recipe nutrition information is approximate and based on the ingredients listed. Please consider if any ingredients are changed or substituted then the nutrition will change.