Identikit and main features
The “Bala d’Asü” are made up by 30% cattle meat, 20% donkey meat and 50% pork meat and fat. To make the dough more tender, the lard of the pig’s gullet is added. After mincing, the meat is seasoned with salt, pepper, nutmeg, aromatic herbs and red wine. The mixture obtained is put in a gut bag which is stitched, still today, by hand.
Area of production
Municipality of Monastero di Vasco (province of Cuneo).
History
The production has always been handed down generation after generation. In the past, they were prepared only for the patronal feast which celebrated on 8th December. Today the production is ongoing all year round.
