Spicy Pork Crackling
2 pounds pork skin
2 pounds lard
1 tablespoon lemon zest, minced and left to dry overnight
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Remove any excess fat from pork skin and cut into four-inch squares. Place the skin in the refrigerator, uncovered, on a baking sheet lined with a dry kitchen towel for 48 hours. In a heavy bottom add the lard and bring to a simmer. Add pork skin and over low heat allow the skin to cook until it puffs up. Once ‘puffed’ carefully remove skin and drain on a paper towel. While the skin is still warm use a serrated knife and cut into one-inch strips. Combine lemon zest, cayenne & black pepper and salt in a bowl and gently toss crackling until well seasoned.
Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
8 plum tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup water
½ tablespoon red chili flake
½ tablespoon salt
Scoop inside of plum tomato out and toss in a mixing bowl with ¼ cup of olive oil, salt, thyme and chopped garlic. Arrange tomatoes skin side down on a baking sheet and place in a 350° oven for 30 minutes until nicely caramelized. In a blender add tomatoes, remaining olive oil, chili flake, salt, water & vinegar. Buzz until smooth and loose enough to drizzle.
Piadina Dough
4 ½ cups cake flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening, cut into tablespoons and chilled
1 cup ice water
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a food processer and zap to mix. Scatter pieces of lard over the flour and pulse just until incorporated. With the motor running, add the water and process just until the dough begins to clump together. Turn the dough out and press it into a ball. Cut dough into 12 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll each piece into a 6 inch round. Working in batches, place the rounds on a piastra and cook until light golden brown on the first side, about 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and repeat on the other side.
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