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Old 12-14-2008, 02:25 PM   #7 (permalink)
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chef Ragu Bolognese

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Originally Posted by Bentley Green View Post
...I drink 1% milk, but I don't think that would work.
The milk is added for its' lactic-ness not just its' fat.
I've never used 1% (we drink skim) but when I make this sauce, I buy whole milk - just to be authentic - but I would add 1% rather than to leave milk out entirely.
As much as pancetta, the milk addition is a key flavor note.
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