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18 Nov Cooking and Cocktails with Brachetto d’ Acqui
Brachetto d’Acqui, a slightly sweet, slightly effervescent, red wine that is delicious to drink on its own, or pair with desserts or cheeses. But, as we discovered during a cooking class at The B. Ristorante in Nizza Monferrto, Acqui Terme, Italy, Brachetto can also be use to cook with…..and in cocktails. In the class, Chef and Owner Barbara taught both a sweet dish and a savory dish. Involtini – made with pork wrapped around lardo and prunes:![1. Lardo or Bacon](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105523/1.-Lardo-or-Bacon-150x150.jpg)
![1. Lardo or Bacon](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105523/1.-Lardo-or-Bacon-150x150.jpg)
![2. Meats (Veal, Chicken, Pork)](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105519/2.-Meats-Veal-Chicken-Pork.jpg)
![2. Meats (Veal, Chicken, Pork)](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105519/2.-Meats-Veal-Chicken-Pork.jpg)
![3. Cut Lardo and Prunes into Small Pieces](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105510/3.-Cut-Lardo-and-Prunes-into-Small-Pieces-1.jpg)
![3. Cut Lardo and Prunes into Small Pieces](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105510/3.-Cut-Lardo-and-Prunes-into-Small-Pieces-1.jpg)
![3. Cut Lardo and Prunes into Small Pieces](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105503/3.-Cut-Lardo-and-Prunes-into-Small-Pieces-2-150x150.jpg)
![3. Cut Lardo and Prunes into Small Pieces](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105503/3.-Cut-Lardo-and-Prunes-into-Small-Pieces-2-150x150.jpg)
![4. Mix Lardo and Prunes](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105450/4.-Mix-Lardo-and-Prunes.jpg)
![4. Mix Lardo and Prunes](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105450/4.-Mix-Lardo-and-Prunes.jpg)
![5. Pound Out Meats](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105444/5.-Pound-Out-Meats.jpg)
![5. Pound Out Meats](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105444/5.-Pound-Out-Meats.jpg)
![6. Fill with Lardo and Prune Mix](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105440/6.-Fill-with-Lardo-and-Prune-Mix.jpg)
![6. Fill with Lardo and Prune Mix](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105440/6.-Fill-with-Lardo-and-Prune-Mix.jpg)
![7. Roll Meat and Pin with Toothpick](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105430/7.-Roll-Meat-and-Pin-with-Toothpick-1.jpg)
![7. Roll Meat and Pin with Toothpick](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105430/7.-Roll-Meat-and-Pin-with-Toothpick-1.jpg)
![7. Roll Meat and Pin with Toothpick](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105424/7.-Roll-Meat-and-Pin-with-Toothpick-2.jpg)
![7. Roll Meat and Pin with Toothpick](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105424/7.-Roll-Meat-and-Pin-with-Toothpick-2.jpg)
![8. Roll in Flour](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/8.-Roll-in-Flour-1-150x150.jpg)
![8. Roll in Flour](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/8.-Roll-in-Flour-1-150x150.jpg)
![8. Roll in Flour](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105409/8.-Roll-in-Flour-2.jpg)
![8. Roll in Flour](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105409/8.-Roll-in-Flour-2.jpg)
![9. Add to Frying Pan in Clockwise Order](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105400/9.-Add-to-Frying-Pan-in-Clockwise-Order-1.jpg)
![9. Add to Frying Pan in Clockwise Order](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105400/9.-Add-to-Frying-Pan-in-Clockwise-Order-1.jpg)
![9. Add to Frying Pan in Clockwise Order](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105357/9.-Add-to-Frying-Pan-in-Clockwise-Order-2.jpg)
![9. Add to Frying Pan in Clockwise Order](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105357/9.-Add-to-Frying-Pan-in-Clockwise-Order-2.jpg)
![10. When Golden, Flip](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105346/10.-When-Golden-Flip-1.jpg)
![10. When Golden, Flip](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105346/10.-When-Golden-Flip-1.jpg)
![10. When Golden, Flip](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105339/10.-When-Golden-Flip-2.jpg)
![10. When Golden, Flip](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105339/10.-When-Golden-Flip-2.jpg)
![11. Add Rest of Prunes on Top](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105335/11.-Add-Rest-of-Prunes-on-Top-1.jpg)
![11. Add Rest of Prunes on Top](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105335/11.-Add-Rest-of-Prunes-on-Top-1.jpg)
![11. Add Rest of Prunes on Top](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105324/11.-Add-Rest-of-Prunes-on-Top-2.jpg)
![11. Add Rest of Prunes on Top](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105324/11.-Add-Rest-of-Prunes-on-Top-2.jpg)
![12. Add Half-Three Quarters Bottle Brachetto Spumante](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105315/12.-Add-Half-Three-Quarters-Bottle-Brachetto-Spumante-1.jpg)
![12. Add Half-Three Quarters Bottle Brachetto Spumante](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105315/12.-Add-Half-Three-Quarters-Bottle-Brachetto-Spumante-1.jpg)
![12. Add Half-Three Quarters Bottle Brachetto Spumante](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/12.-Add-Half-Three-Quarters-Bottle-Brachetto-Spumante-2-150x150.jpg)
![12. Add Half-Three Quarters Bottle Brachetto Spumante](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/12.-Add-Half-Three-Quarters-Bottle-Brachetto-Spumante-2-150x150.jpg)
![13. Once Alcohol Boils, Roll Meat to Cover in Juice](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105258/13.-Once-Alcohol-Boils-Roll-Meat-to-Cover-in-Juice.jpg)
![13. Once Alcohol Boils, Roll Meat to Cover in Juice](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105258/13.-Once-Alcohol-Boils-Roll-Meat-to-Cover-in-Juice.jpg)
![14. Involtini](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105251/14.-Serve-Involtini.jpg)
![14. Involtini](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105251/14.-Serve-Involtini.jpg)
![1. Whisk Egg Whites Until White](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1.-Whisk-Egg-Whites-Until-White-1-150x150.jpg)
![1. Whisk Egg Whites Until White](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1.-Whisk-Egg-Whites-Until-White-1-150x150.jpg)
![2. Add 1 Bottle of Brachetto Frizzante and Mix](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105238/2.-Add-1-Bottle-of-Brachetto-Frizzante-and-Mix-1.jpg)
![2. Add 1 Bottle of Brachetto Frizzante and Mix](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105238/2.-Add-1-Bottle-of-Brachetto-Frizzante-and-Mix-1.jpg)
![3. Warm up to 60c and Foam Dissolves](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105232/3.-Warm-up-to-60c-and-Foam-Dissolves-2.jpg)
![3. Warm up to 60c and Foam Dissolves](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105232/3.-Warm-up-to-60c-and-Foam-Dissolves-2.jpg)
![3. Warm up to 60c and Foam Dissolves](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/3.-Warm-up-to-60c-and-Foam-Dissolves-3-150x150.jpg)
![3. Warm up to 60c and Foam Dissolves](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/3.-Warm-up-to-60c-and-Foam-Dissolves-3-150x150.jpg)
![4. Drain Gelatin](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105219/4.-Drain-Gelatin.jpg)
![4. Drain Gelatin](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105219/4.-Drain-Gelatin.jpg)
![5. Add Gelatin and Stir](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105212/5.-Add-Gelatin-and-Stir.jpg)
![5. Add Gelatin and Stir](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105212/5.-Add-Gelatin-and-Stir.jpg)
![6. Move to Cooler Bowl to Cool](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6.-Move-to-Cooler-Bowl-to-Cool-150x150.jpg)
![6. Move to Cooler Bowl to Cool](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6.-Move-to-Cooler-Bowl-to-Cool-150x150.jpg)
![7. Add Cream and Sugar and Mix til Thick](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105156/7.-Add-Cream-and-Sugar-and-Mix-til-Thick-1.jpg)
![7. Add Cream and Sugar and Mix til Thick](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105156/7.-Add-Cream-and-Sugar-and-Mix-til-Thick-1.jpg)
![8. Add to Cooled Base](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105150/8.-Add-to-Cooled-Base-1.jpg)
![8. Add to Cooled Base](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105150/8.-Add-to-Cooled-Base-1.jpg)
![8. Add to Cooled Base](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105147/8.-Add-to-Cooled-Base-3.jpg)
![8. Add to Cooled Base](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105147/8.-Add-to-Cooled-Base-3.jpg)
![10. Chill in Cups](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105137/10.-Chill-Cups.jpg)
![10. Chill in Cups](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105137/10.-Chill-Cups.jpg)
![11. Serve Bavarois](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105130/11.-Serve-Bavarois.jpg)
![11. Serve Bavarois](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105130/11.-Serve-Bavarois.jpg)
![Making Our Own Brachetto Cocktails](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105109/Making-Our-Own-Brachetto-Cocktails-3-150x150.jpg)
![Making Our Own Brachetto Cocktails](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105109/Making-Our-Own-Brachetto-Cocktails-3-150x150.jpg)
![Brachetto, Aperol, Muddled Berries, Orange](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105116/Brachetto-Aperol-Muddled-Berries-Orange-1.jpg)
![Brachetto, Aperol, Muddled Berries, Orange](https://pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14105116/Brachetto-Aperol-Muddled-Berries-Orange-1.jpg)
![Brachetto and Cocktails](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131003_182950-600x800-150x150.jpg)
![Brachetto and Cocktails](http://www.pleasethepalate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131003_182950-600x800-150x150.jpg)
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