Cannelon Of Beef And Pork - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground fresh pork (fine)
3 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 c. stale bread
3 to 4 bay leaves
crumbled pepper
1 c. cold water

Preparation

Soak bread in cold water until soft.
Drain bread, pressing out all the water.
Mix ingredients thoroughly together.
If desired, an egg may be added.
Shape as a loaf.
Place on oiled rack in a roasting pan.
Lay 2/3 strips of bacon across the top. Sear 20 to 25 minutes at 475\u00b0 to 500\u00b0, then cover and bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours at 400\u00b0.