Zampone
by Chef Stefano Barbato · 938K subscribers on YouTube
Learn how to cook zampone (stuffed pig's trotter) from scratch. Chef Stefano Barbato explains the crucial soaking step, simmering technique, and resting period to achieve a perfect, tender zampone without splitting the skin.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
7 items- 1 pcsZampone FrescoFresh (uncured) zampone
- Celery(optional) — To taste, roughly chopped
- Carrot(optional) — To taste, roughly chopped
- Onion(optional) — To taste, roughly chopped
- Garlic(optional) — To taste, halved or crushed
- Cloves(optional) — Optional, to taste
- Juniper Berries(optional) — Optional, to taste
Method
- Remove any aluminum foil from the bottom of the zampone (if present).
- Place the zampone in a large pot and cover with cold water. If fresh, soak for 2 hours; if aged, soak for at least 12–24 hours.
- Optionally add roughly chopped celery, carrot, onion, and garlic cloves to the water for flavor.
- After soaking, put the pot uncovered on medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook at a very gentle simmer for 2–2.5 hours (depending on the size).
- Turn off the heat and let the zampone rest in the hot water for at least 1 hour to finish cooking gently.
- For easier slicing, refrigerate the zampone overnight in its cooking liquid; a jelly will form that protects the shape.
- Slice the zampone and serve with lentils, mashed potatoes, or your preferred accompaniment.
Chef Stefano Barbato
Professional chef938K subscribers on YouTube236.9M total channel views"Benvenuti nella mia cucina! Sono lo Chef Stefano Barbato e qui condivido con voi la mia passione per il buon cibo. Dalle tecniche professionali spiegate passo dopo passo alle ricette della tradizione italiana, il mio obiettivo è rendere la grande cucina accessibile a tutti. Che sia un primo cremoso o una delle mie 'bambine cattive' appena sfornate, ogni piatto è fatto con amore. Sarà buono o non sarà buono? Iscrivetevi per scoprirlo insieme a me! 👨🍳🇮🇹" Hola y bienvenidos a mi canal de video recetas en español los encuentra aquí https://www.youtube.com/user/ChefStefanoBarbatoEs Chef Stefano Barbato
