Pampanella

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Pampanella is a classic street food hailing from Molise. It consists of pork cuts that are marinated in sweet or spicy ground red peppers, garlic, and salt. White vinegar is added to the meat when it's baked in the oven. Once done, the spicy pork is often served in a bun. The name of the dish is derived from the name for vine leaves in which the meat was cooked in the past – pampini . In the past, pampanella was made at home by farmers for their families, but today it's a sought-after dish that spread throughout the area.