pecora alla callara
🇮🇹 A dish from Italy
Pecora alla callara, pecora alla cottora, pecora cutturo or pecora ajo cotturo is an ancient lamb recipe typical of the Abruzzo tradition, widespread above all in the mountains, particularly in the Marsican area, in the L'Aquila basin, and in the Monti della Laga area.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | mutton or lamb, onion, herbs, wine, tomato |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | slow-stewed in a large copper pot |
| 👅Flavour & style | rich, rustic, hearty |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | traditional mountain shepherds' dish, hearty main |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does pecora alla callara come from?
pecora alla callara is a dish that originated in Italy.
What is pecora alla callara?
Pecora alla callara, pecora alla cottora, pecora cutturo or pecora ajo cotturo is an ancient lamb recipe typical of the Abruzzo tradition, widespread above all in the mountains, particularly in the Marsican area, in the L'Aquila basin, and in the Monti della Laga area.