Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated caciocavallo or Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
  • 12 (3-ounce) slices pounded pork shoulder
  • 12 Swiss chard leaves
  • 12 slices prosciutto
  • 12 thin slices smoked mozzarella
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch Italian parsley, leaves finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup
  • 2 tablespoons pork fat, softened
  • 1 cup dry white wine

Method

  • Beat the eggs well in a medium bowl and add the cheese, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat and add the egg mixture.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until the eggs are set, then turn out of the pan.
  • Cut into 12 equal pieces and set aside.
  • Season each piece of pork with salt and pepper and place 1 piece of cooked egg in the center of each.
  • Top the egg with 1 chard leaf, 1 slice prosciutto, and 1 slice mozzarella.
  • Roll each piece of pork up tightly and secure with butcher's twine or toothpicks.
  • In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat and add the onion and parsley.
  • Once the onion is softened, add the pork fat and, once it is liquefied, add the pork rolls.
  • Brown well on all sides, then stir in the wine and cook at a simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot, with the pan juices.