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Kidney, Liver and Pancetta Brochette ~ Rene, fegato e Pancetta Brochette

Recipe Categories : | Italian | Kidney | Liver | MAIN INDEX |

Makes : six 8" brochettes

Ingredients :

• 4 - 6 lamb kidneys
• ½ lb veal, lamb or other mild liver
• 2 x or 3 slices pancetta, about 2 ounces
• ½ tspn salt
• 1 tspn freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Cut the kidneys into ½" or slightly larger pieces, discarding the core. Cut the liver and pancetta into ½" pieces.
2. Thread onto skewers, alternating kidney, pancetta and liver.
3. Put the skewers in a shallow glass baking dish and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, olive oil and thyme. Grill over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Do not overcook.