Cooking experience in the heart of Abruzzo: learn to make La polenta Rognosa

Pettorano Sul Gizio Trip Overview

You will learn how to create this polenta dish and discover how to transform traditional methods of copper cauldron in modern kitchens while creating a series of authentic and healthy local foods that will satisfy both carnivores and vegetarians, providing a range of opportunities for those who like to take some food photography. You will already have understood that ours is a typical local cicina. We are in the middle of a noble courtyard in the heart of the village, inside the room there is still a very ancient lever press from the 1600s.

The Polenta di Pettorano is unique in the Abruzzo region, for the corn flour we use and the artisan workmanship as it once was; mixed an hour and a half in the copper cauldron with the wooden pole, solid and non-liquid consistency is cut into slices by a very thin wire with delicious white sauce called “Rognoso” based on pecorino cheese and fried bacon.

Additional Info

Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Pettorano Sul Gizio, Italy
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Dining Experiences



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What to Expect When Visiting Pettorano Sul Gizio, Abruzzo, Italy

You will learn how to create this polenta dish and discover how to transform traditional methods of copper cauldron in modern kitchens while creating a series of authentic and healthy local foods that will satisfy both carnivores and vegetarians, providing a range of opportunities for those who like to take some food photography. You will already have understood that ours is a typical local cicina. We are in the middle of a noble courtyard in the heart of the village, inside the room there is still a very ancient lever press from the 1600s.

The Polenta di Pettorano is unique in the Abruzzo region, for the corn flour we use and the artisan workmanship as it once was; mixed an hour and a half in the copper cauldron with the wooden pole, solid and non-liquid consistency is cut into slices by a very thin wire with delicious white sauce called “Rognoso” based on pecorino cheese and fried bacon.

Immerse yourself in the traditions of Abruzzo every day and discover the secrets of the cuisine of Pettorano sul Gizio.
Welcome drink
Cooking lesson
Complete lunch with freshly made polenta queen of the table

Stop At:

• Gustabruzzo, Via Tirino, 233, 65100 Pescara PE, Italy

Sample Menu

• Polenta Rognosa – White sauce called “Rognoso” made with pecorino cheese and fried bacon



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