Bollito Misto ai Cinque Salse

This is one of those dishes that Europeans adore and Americans think is boring. Americans have little tradition or experience with fine boiled foods, while dishes such as the French pot au feu, Spanish cocido madrileno, and Italian bollito misto are cornerstones of Mediterranean cuisine. When prepared with care and good ingredients these uncomplicated foods are superb. While the cooking itself is simple in technique, the dish does not come cheap; the brisket should be c