**2.5. Stuffed olives by Ascolana-style**

The stuffed olives by Ascolana-style are prepared from treated green olives in brine from *Ascolana tenera* cv. (PDO "Oliva Ascolana del Piceno). The meat (beef 40-70%; pork 30-50%; chicken/turkey max 10%) is triturated and browned with onion, carrot and celery in olive oil and cooked on low heat with the addition of dry white wine and salt. When cooked, meat and add-ingredients are shredded and combined with beaten egg, grated cheese and ground nutmeg. The pre-pitted olives are filled with the mixture, are dipped in flour, then beaten egg and finally in breadcrumbs. The final product is intended for frying.
