Screwed Over by the Meat Clerk

[chilerelleno]

I had plans to cook a Porchetta this weekend, but I got screwed over by the meat clerk.
I specifically asked for a whole pork belly skin on, and what did I find when I got home?
Yep, the dagblasted skin had been removed.
How can a guy cook a Porchetta without crispy skin?
He can't, Grrrrr! :mad:

So what the hell, I'm gonna do a bastardized version sans skin and see how it comes out.
I bought all the fresh herbs that I don't have in my garden, so I need to utilize them.
Fresh fennel, sage, garlic and lemon, the rest I have.
The only ingredient I could not find was fresh pork liver, guess I can live without it.

The other half of the belly I cubed for Burnt Ends, I know I'll get some satisfaction from them at least. ;)

 

[mike243]

Never had it either way ,will be watching for the results,I buy beef liver frozen most of the time and haven't thought about pork liver in decades and don't know why? I remember eating it when I was growing up,is there a conspiracy is somebody hoarding my share of pork liver? will have to search for some now,you know you cost me a lot of $? lmao hope it turns out without the skin :)

 

[gmc2003]

What's the ole saying: "When given lemons you make lemon aid". I know what ever you do will turn out fantastic John.
Looking forward to the results.
Chris

 

[HalfSmoked]

Man that is a disappointment. Well any port in the storm will do. Looking for the finish.

Warren

 

[SmokinAl]

I am really looking forward to seeing what you come up with this!
I'm sure it will be something special!!
Al