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Recipe Bundle: Confit Chicken, Black Pudding, and Pancetta Risotto

Up your dinner game with our latest recipe bundle, featuring a rich and comforting Confit Chicken, Black Pudding, and Pancetta Risotto. Perfect for food lovers who crave deep, hearty flavours, this recipe combines tender confit chicken legs, award-winning Fruit Pig Black Pudding, and savoury pancetta for a mouthwatering meal that’s bound to impress. Made with the finest locally sourced ingredients, each element in this bundle is carefully chosen to deliver superb quality and taste in every bite.

What’s Included in the Bundle:

• Confit Chicken Legs: Slow-cooked and succulent, our confit chicken legs are ready to add rich depth to your risotto.
• Fruit Pig Black Pudding: Known for its robust flavour and unique recipe, Fruit Pig’s black pudding is an excellent addition, bringing a hearty taste that pairs beautifully with the risotto’s creamy texture.
• Sliced Pancetta: Thinly sliced, our pancetta adds a subtle saltiness and crisp texture, elevating the dish with a touch of savoury sophistication.

Recipe Ideas

Here are some delicious recipe ideas: 

1. Pancetta-Wrapped Confit Chicken with Black Pudding Mash

   Wrap the confit chicken leg in sliced pancetta and bake until the pancetta is crispy. Serve it over a creamy mashed potato mixed with crumbled black pudding. Drizzle with a red wine jus for an elegant touch.

2. Confit Chicken and Black Pudding Salad with Crispy Pancetta

   Shred the confit chicken and toss it with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions. Fry the black pudding until crispy and crumble it over the salad. Top with crispy pancetta bits and dress with a honey-mustard vinaigrette.

3. Black Pudding-Stuffed Chicken Leg Wrapped in Pancetta

   Carefully remove the bone from the confit chicken leg. Stuff the inside with slices of black pudding, then wrap the leg in pancetta. Bake until the pancetta is golden and the black pudding is heated through. Slice and serve with roasted vegetables.

4. Confit Chicken and Black Pudding Pasta

   Cook your choice of pasta until al dente. In a pan, sauté garlic and onions, add sliced black pudding and cook until crispy. Add shredded confit chicken and a splash of cream or white wine. Toss in the pasta and top with crispy pancetta pieces and freshly grated Parmesan.

5. Rustic Chicken and Black Pudding Pie with Pancetta Crust

   Mix shredded confit chicken and diced black pudding with sautéed leeks and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. Pour the mixture into a pie dish. Layer sliced pancetta over puff pastry to create a decorative crust on top of the pie. Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden.

6. Confit Chicken and Black Pudding Risotto with Pancetta

   Prepare a classic risotto base with Arborio rice, white wine, and chicken stock. Stir in shredded confit chicken and crumbled black pudding towards the end of cooking. Top each serving with crispy pancetta and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

7. Open-Faced Sandwich with Confit Chicken, Black Pudding, and Pancetta

   Toast slices of rustic bread and spread with a layer of grainy mustard. Top with shredded confit chicken, slices of black pudding, and crispy pancetta. Add a handful of arugula for a peppery finish.

Feel free to mix and match these ideas or add your own twist. Enjoy your cooking!

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