The crostini with Arnad lard and onion, specifically onion jam, are a very simple and tasty appetizer that can be prepared in a few minutes: an excellent idea for an aperitif or buffet dinner. Lightly crunchy toasted bread, slices of Arnad lard slightly melted from the heat, and completed with onion jam, a gourmet product from Gusto Toscano. And here you have delicious crostini with Arnad lard and onion. A recipe for two excellent products!
Not to be missed
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 5.3 oz Arnad lard
- to taste Tuscan onion bruschetta
Tools
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife for bread
- 1 Knife for cured meats
- 1 Baking Mat reusable parchment paper
Steps
Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Slice the baguette. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with a reusable mat. Toast the bread for a couple of minutes on each side. When it is slightly crunchy, cover the bread with slices of lard and place it back in the oven for a few more minutes to let the lard slightly melt. You can decide whether to let it melt completely or leave it more compact. Remove the crostini from the oven, add the Tuscan onion jam, and serve.
Notes
The Gusto Toscano onion bruschetta is a high-quality product, made following a traditional recipe just like homemade. Delicious on crostini, on savory waffles, on polenta or paired with meat: try it with the hamburger.
The DOP Arnad Lard is aromatic, with a sweet taste, and is a great product from the Aosta Valley: aged for three months in chestnut or oak wood doils, it is the only one in the world with DOP recognition. At Maison Bertolin you can take a guided tour of the facility and hear the story of this unique product.
