Bresaola
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BresaolaTemplate:Efn is air-dried, salted beef (but it can also be made of horse, venison, and pork) that has been aged two or three months until it becomes hard and turns a dark red, almost purple colour. It is made from top (inside) round, and it is lean and tender, with a sweet, musty smell.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It originated in Valtellina, a valley in the Alps of northern Italy's Lombardy region.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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Serving
As an appetiser (antipasto), bresaola is usually sliced paper-thin and served at room temperature or slightly chilled.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>