CASCINAWith already purged snails, the wait for purging is eliminated, but product control, cleaning and complete cooking remain essential before the final recipe.
Before starting
Always follow the instructions received with the product and maintain the conservation chain. Our 1 kg live snails are already purged: there is no need to repeat fasting days.
Open the package when preparing, check the snails and work with clean hands, surfaces and utensils. If the product has an abnormal odor or conditions other than those indicated, do not proceed and contact us.
Basic washing and cooking
Rinse thoroughly. For the preparation indicated in our product sheet, cook in water with coarse salt, pepper, bay leaves and lemon for about 90 minutes at a medium boil.
Cooking must be complete. Do not consume raw or undercooked snails and do not rely only on their external appearance: respect the times and instructions of the product.
Shell and clean
Let cool enough to work safely. Extract the meat with a toothpick or fork and clean it according to the chosen recipe.
At this point you can use the snails stewed, sautéed, with mushrooms, vegetables or in a risotto. The final cooking serves to bind flavors and sauce, not to recover an incomplete first cooking.
Organize the times
The longest part is the basic cooking. Prepare it in advance, cool and store the cooked product correctly in a closed container, separate from raw foods.
If you are not serving immediately, follow good refrigeration practices and the specific instructions received. In case of doubt, it is better to prepare a smaller quantity and consume it without waiting.
Recipes by Cascina Bruno
Traditional and contemporary preparations with snails.
Go to the recipesFrequently asked questions
Should snails that have already been purged be purged again?
No, if the product is sold and indicated as already purged. Follow the instructions provided.
How long does basic cooking take?
Our indication is approximately 90 minutes at medium boil, with aromas; always check the product sheet.
Can they be eaten raw?
No. They must be prepared and cooked completely according to the instructions.
When do I add the sauce?
After basic cooking and cleaning, during the final preparation chosen.
Sources and method: this guide combines the production experience documented on the Cascina Bruno website with Ministry of Health: domestic food safety. Text published on May 28, 2026; last revised 25 August 2026.