Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

apple cider vinegar

1 cup

olive oil

1 tbsp

italian seasoning

1 unit

egg

0.5 tbsp

salt

1.5 piece

pork pectoral meat

0.5 loaf

bread

day old, chunks

0.75 cup

olive oil

2 unit

tomatoes

large dice

1 tbsp

kosher salt

1 head

fennel

julienne

0.5 unit

red onion

julienne

0.5 cup

cucumbers

seeded and sliced

0.13 cup

kalamata olives

sliced

0.25 cup

basil

chiffonade

2 tbsp

white balsamic vinegar

0.5 tsp

Dijon-style mustard

Step 1
~3 min

Whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, italian seasoning, egg, and salt for the basting marinade.

Key Technique: Basting
Step 2
~3 min

Pour half of the marinade over the pork.

Step 3
~3 min

Let the pork marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Step 4
~3 min

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Step 5
~3 min

Grill the pork, basting frequently with the marinade, until the internal temperature reaches 145F.

Key Technique: Basting
Step 6
~3 min

Let the pork rest before portioning into 5 oz pieces.

Step 7
~3 min

Dice tomatoes and sprinkle with kosher salt in a colander for 15 minutes to drain excess moisture.

Step 8
~3 min

Toss bread chunks with olive oil.

Step 9
~3 min

Bake the oiled bread at 350F for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

Step 10
~3 min

Julienne fennel and red onion.

Step 11
~3 min

Seed and slice cucumbers.

Step 12
~3 min

Slice kalamata olives.

Step 13
~3 min

Chiffonade basil.

Step 14
~3 min

Whisk together white balsamic vinegar and Dijon-style mustard to form the vinaigrette.

Step 15
~3 min

Assemble the panzanella by combining the grilled pork, tomatoes, bread, fennel, red onion, cucumbers, olives, and basil on a plate.

Step 16
~3 min

Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the pork longer for a more intense flavor.

Use a variety of colorful vegetables for a visually appealing salad.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Pork can be grilled a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a light vinaigrette dressing.

Garnish with extra basil.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled vegetables
Fresh mozzarella

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Panzanella is a traditional Tuscan bread salad.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer BBQ
Outdoor Dining

Popularity Score

65/100

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