salsiccia pezzente

/sahl-SEE-chyah pehs-TSEHN-teh/
[Italian]

A type of pork sausage from Basilicata made with the offal (US: organ meats) of the animal including lungs and lights, cheek, head, flavoured with garlic and spices. This sausage is traditionally grilled and eaten with bruschetta or polenta. It is a good addition to soups and sauces.

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