“The winter I turned 10, I skipped the rice rinse. Babcia took one bite, set her spoon down, and said, ‘Dziecko, this casserole’s drowning. Go fix it.’ I’ve never rushed that step since.”
Serving & Storage
Serve: With Amoroso’s hoagie rolls for sopping (not sourdough!). Never cold—chills mute the smoke.
Storage: Store unmixed (casserole + broth separate) up to 4 days.
Revive leftovers: Reheat 12 mins at 175°C (foil on for 10 mins → off for 2). Tastes better day 2!
Ingredient Swaps That Won’t Break Tradition
Ground beef
½ lb Italian sausage + ½ lb ground pork
Smokier depth (brown sausage first)
Hunt’s tomatoes
1 cup crushed fresh + ¼ cup water
For summer abundance (simmer 10 mins first)
Long-grain rice
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