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Traditional Capicola Recipe

Only the coppa muscle from the entire shoulder is used to make this traditional dry-cured hog shoulder.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Traditional Capicola Recipe
Calories: 226kcal

Equipment

  • Dry Bag1

Ingredients

  • 2 kg Pork coppa muscle
  • 60 g Kosher Salt
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp InstaCure #2
  • 2 tbsp Black Pepper coarsely ground
  • 1 tbsp Juniper berries crushed
  • 2 g Bay leaves crumbled
  • 2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 2 - Fresh thyme
  • 2 - Garlic cloves minced 2 cloves

Instructions

  • Combine the ingredients for the dry cure thoroughly, then rub it all over the meat.
  • Put the beef in a Ziplock or Foodsaver bag, then cure it in the fridge for two weeks.
  • After the meat has been cured, remove it from the bag and rinse the cure off with running water.
  • When the weight has decreased by 35–40%, transfer to Dry Bag and set on an open wire rack to dry in your refrigerator for four to eight weeks.
  • Slice after drying is finished.

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Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 23260mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 3mg
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