Veal Roulade, Sicilian Style | Meats |
3 slices of veal, cut right across the leg
1/2 lb. salami slices 1/2 lb. mortadella bologna slices 1/2 lb. sliced proscuitto ham 1/4 cup fine bread crumbs 3 garlic cloves,finely chopped 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley |
1 tsp. basil
8 hardboiled eggs 1/4 cup olive oil fesh ground black pepper 5 or 6 bacon slices tomato sauce(optional) |
Remove the bone from the veal, but leave each slice in 1 piece. Remove any sinew carefully and snip any you can't remove. Pound very thin between 2 pieces of wax paper. On another piece of wax paper,arrange the slices side by side the long way so that they overlap slightly. Pound the overlapping areas thoroughly to press them together. On the veal arrange overlapping slices of salami. Top these with rows of bologna slices and finally ham slices. Sprinkle the surface with bread crumbs, garlic,parsley and basil. Down the centre place a row of shelled hardboiled eggs(ends cut off)Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Rool up very carefully in the paper as for jelly roll, making sure the eggs stay in place in the centre. Remove paper and tie the rolled meat in several places. Place roll in a baking dish and strip the top with bacon slices. Pour the tomato sauce( I don't do this) over.
Bake in a 350F oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove to a hot platter and cut into 1/2" slices. I prefer serving it cold for a party with slices of french, rye or pumpernickel bread.