Cotechino and Roasted Vegetables in Balsamic Dressing

Preparation

A timeless tradition in Italian cuisine, the Cotechino di Modena brings the best mouth-watering flavors of pork to your palate, while melting away on your tongue. Produced traditionally according to the highest standards, it is aromatic, rich and full-bodied in taste, and delightsome in texture. Pair three slices of Cotechino with root vegetables for a simple yet powerful dish. Accentuate and balance the layers of flavor with an aged balsamic vinegar.

Makes 2 Servings

1. Clean and cut the beets and carrots into even parts, place them in a cast iron casserole and add extra virgin olive oil, a whole clove of garlic with the peel, thyme leaves and rosemary, salt and black pepper.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
3. Meanwhile, heat a saucepan with water, and when it is boiling, immerse the cotechino sealed in its bag for about 20 minutes.
4. Place the cotechino cut into slices in the dish and garnish with the vegetables roasted in the oven with an addition of aged balsamic vinegar.