WTF Do I Do With
J. Marchini Farms Cardone ?!


‐ Joe’s Premium Fried Cardone ‐

1 bunch Joe’s Premium Cardone

3 lemons

2–3 cups flour

3–4 eggs

2–3 cups bread crumbs

Light olive oil/frying oil

Salt to taste

garlic aioli sauce

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp lemon juice

Garlic

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1½ hrs

Servings: 6


1 Wash Cardone and remove side and back ribs; be cautious of thorns. Cut into 1–2" slices.

2 Place in pot filled with water and one lemon cut in half. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 45–60 minutes, or until tender.

3 Strain and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Now your Cardone are ready for frying, sautéing, baking, and topping.

4 Preheat your light oil in a frying pan.

5 Place flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs each in 3 separate bowls. One at a time, dip Cardone in flour, then eggs, and finish with bread crumbs.

6 Fry breaded Cardone in the hot oil pan and cook until golden brown.

7 Mix Aioli ingredients in bowl and serve with Cardone and lemon wedges. Enjoy!


To learn more about J. Marchini Farms, visit www.jmarchinifarms.com