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Mocetta di Maiale

Cultural Context

Originating from the Aosta Valley in northern Italy, Mocetta di Maiale is a traditional cured pork product that reflects the region's rich culinary heritage. Historically prepared by local farmers, it showcases the art of preserving meat through salting and drying, allowing families to enjoy flavorful, long-lasting provisions. Today, Mocetta is celebrated not only in Italian cuisine but has also gained popularity in gourmet circles worldwide, often served as an antipasto or alongside cheeses and wines.

ItalianITmain
120 min
hard
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg filetto di maiale
paprika dolce
aglio disidratato
alloro
30 g di sale
20 g di sale nitrito (0,6% di nitrito di sodio) + 10 g di sale normale + salnitro (dose sulla confezione)
2 g di Insta cure / Prague Powder #2 + 28 g di sale

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Turkey breast is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

1

Prepare the pork tenderloin (filetto di maiale) by trimming any excess fat if necessary.

2

Season the pork with sweet paprika, dehydrated garlic, and bay leaves.

3

Choose one of the salting options: either use 30 g of salt, or a mix of 20 g of nitrite salt and 10 g of regular salt with potassium nitrate, or 2 g of Insta cure with 28 g of salt.

4

Rub the chosen salt mixture thoroughly over the pork tenderloin to ensure even coverage.

5

Wrap the seasoned pork in sausage casing if desired, and place it in a cool, dry place to cure.

Cooking Techniques

curingdrying

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milksulfites

Also Known As

MocettaMocetta di MaialeCured Pork
Local Name: Mocetta di Maiale

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