Porchetta
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Sausagemeat and caremalised onions – what’s not to like! These are sure to be a new family favourite.
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Serves: 12
Cooking Skill: Not Too Tricky
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4.
Step 2
Heat oil in a small saucepan. Add the onions and cook gently until soft, but not coloured.
Step 3
When soft add the sugar, mix together and heat through to allow sugar to caramelise the onions. Allow to cool slightly.
Step 4
Roll out pastry and line a 12 hole fairy cake patty tins with pastry.
Step 5
Mix together the sausage meat and onions, and place a small spoonful of the mixture into each pastry case. Cut out 12 lids (re-roll if you need to), brush a little water over the edges of each lid and place damp edge down onto the mixture. Press to seal the edges and decorate if you wish.
Step 6
Use a knife to make a small air hole in the top and brush with egg and milk glaze.
Step 7
Place in a preheated oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes until risen and golden.
Step 8
Serve warm or cold with a large seasonal salad.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4.
Step 2
Heat oil in a small saucepan. Add the onions and cook gently until soft, but not coloured.
Step 3
When soft add the sugar, mix together and heat through to allow sugar to caramelise the onions. Allow to cool slightly.
Step 4
Roll out pastry and line a 12 hole fairy cake patty tins with pastry.
Step 5
Mix together the sausage meat and onions, and place a small spoonful of the mixture into each pastry case. Cut out 12 lids (re-roll if you need to), brush a little water over the edges of each lid and place damp edge down onto the mixture. Press to seal the edges and decorate if you wish.
Step 6
Use a knife to make a small air hole in the top and brush with egg and milk glaze.
Step 7
Place in a preheated oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes until risen and golden.
Step 8
Serve warm or cold with a large seasonal salad.
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