Tapulone

Tapulone is a traditional dish and a culinary symbol of the city of Borgomanero. It's prepared with beaten lard, extra virgin olive oil, onions, garlic, local red wine, minced donkey meat, cabbage, and various herbs and spices such as bay leaves, cloves, and rosemary. The stew is slowly cooked for about 2 hours, and as a result the meat becomes tender and juicy. It's quite difficult to find this dish in restaurants, but it's a staple of local festivities and celebrations. Tapulone is traditionally served with polenta on the side. If donkey meat is unavailable, the dish can also be prepared with ground beef or horse meat.