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from chef Sarah Grueneberg of Chicago’s Monteverde.Rich and fatty, well-seasoned and flavorful cured meat is actually the perfect choice for a delicious ragu.

A. traditional ragu Bolognese.is made with fatty meats, which yield a sweeter sauce than what you get from leaner cuts.The high fat content of cured meats, as well as their high proportion of seasonings like salt and dried herbs, makes them the secret ingredient in this classic sauce.

They add impactful flavor and luscious fat quickly and easily.And of course, using salami in your sauce is a great way to reduce food waste at home.. First, pick your cured meats.

A mixture of sweeter meats like prosciutto and country ham, deeply spiced soppressata and finocchiona, and extra fatty cuts like guanciale or pancetta make the ideal blend for a ragu Bolognese.

Paired with a smaller portion of ground chuck, they add a balanced blend of flavor and texture, lending the quality of their seasoning and aging to the sauce in no time.. Next, chop them up.Close grill lid, and heat to medium-high (400°F to 450°F).. Blot any moisture from surface of mushrooms, and transfer to a large bowl.

Toss with oil, and arrange in a single layer on oiled grates over direct heat.Grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, deeply caramelized on the surface, and crispy in some areas, 10 to 12 minutes.

As mushrooms finish cooking, transfer to grate over indirect heat.When all mushrooms are cooked, transfer to a bowl.