Pane Con La Milza

Pane con la Milza is a traditional Sicilian sandwich. It's made with veal spleen and lung, and typically served with a generous helping of ricotta cheese and a squeeze of lemon.
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Pane Con La Milza

Ingredients - Serves 4

Let's Get Started

  1. Clean the spleen and lung, removing any excess fat and membranes.
  2. Cut the spleen and lung into thin slices.
  3. Heat the lard in a large pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
  5. Add the spleen and lung slices to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Slice the bread rolls in half and spread a generous amount of ricotta cheese on each half.
  8. Place the cooked spleen and lung slices on the bread rolls.
  9. Serve the sandwiches with a wedge of lemon on the side.

Dietary Info

  • Dish Type: Main Course
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Calories: 500
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbs: 40g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Sugar: 5g