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Bresaola (or Bundnerfleisch) is an air-dried cured and aged beef round, obtained from the more valuable cuts of the bovine thigh. Bresaola is intense with a uniform red color, tender and soft with delicate flavor and spiced aroma.

The origins of the Bresaola and Bundnerfleisch method of curing beef are very ancient and date back to the time when the alpine populations of the Italian and Swiss region started looking for a way to preserve the meat all year round. They developed the traditional system of storing the meat for winter through rubbing, salting and air-drying processes.

Bernina Bresaola comes from grassfed Uruguayan cattle, raised in the open, with vast fields in which to roam. Grassfed beef is up to six times leaner than grain fed beef. It is a natural source of omega 3 fatty acids, rich in vitamins and minerals with no hormones, no antibiotics and no animal by-products.

The special surroundings of the Uruguayan region, with low temperatures throughout the year and its dry air, make it possible to use less salt in the curing process, therefore obtaining a tender beef with a delicate flavor and aroma.

This Uruguayan Bresaola is delicious when sliced thin and topped with olive oil, lemon juice, and capers, or arrange a few thin circles on a plate and top with a peppery green salad. Also excellent on hors d'ouvre trays, anti-pasto platters, or sandwiches.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 2 reviews)

A Bresaola lover is impressed!

By Alfredo the Bresaola Lover

from Boynton Beach, FL on 12/6/2008

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Pros:

All Natural, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Juicy, Tender

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Uruguayan Bresaola:

The quality of this Uruguayan Bresasola (or Bundnerfleisch, as is called in my orignal home country Switzerland) is truly amazing. It's very tender and soft, but tasty, with intense flavor and - without being too salty - just the right amount of spiced aroma. It's a perfect version of a first class air dried beef, cured and aged to a gourmet's perfection.
My favorite first course, simple, but very elegant: Cover some arugula salad with four or five thin slices of Bresaola, topped by a bit of fresh pepper, a sprinkle of very good olive oil, just a hint of fresh lemon juice and, of course, finely shaved Parmigiano. It doesn't get any better (and easier..)!

A Very nice Change

By ChefMM

from Pennsylvania on 9/15/2008

Pros:

Great flavor, High Quality

Best Uses:

Thin sliced with cheese

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Uruguayan Bresaola:

My first experience with this very delicious dried beef. Excellent flavor and color. Easy to slice.

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