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Porceddu Sardo

Sardinian suckling pig roasted by a wood fire with myrtle.

Prep45 min
Cook5 h
Total5 h 45 min
Serves10
DifficultyEasy
Per serving541 kcal
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ItalyMain courseVeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 10 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Suckling pig, halved5 kg
  • Myrtle branches6
  • Coarse salt3 tbsp

Method

  1. RoastRoast upright beside a wood fire 4–5 hours, salting the skin.
  2. ServeRest on myrtle leaves.

Nutrition per serving

Calories541 kcal
Protein39.3 g
Carbohydrates4.0 g
Fat40.9 g
Fibre0.6 g
Sugar0.1 g
Sodium1030 mg
Saturated fat14.7 g
Serving sizeabout 170 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Porceddu Sardo take to make?

About 5 h 45 min in total: 45 min of preparation and 5 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Porceddu Sardo?

About 541 kcal per serving, with 39 g of protein. The recipe makes 10 servings of about 170 g each.

Which allergens does Porceddu Sardo contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Porceddu Sardo from?

Porceddu Sardo is a main course from Italy. Sardinian suckling pig roasted by a wood fire with myrtle.

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