4 fry fatback Recipes

chicken, cut into 10 pieces (breasts halved crosswise), kosher salt plus more for seasoning, freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, canola or vegetable oil (for frying; about 4 cups), fatback, sliced 1/2 thick, rinsed (optional)

milk, dry yeast, whole wheat flour, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, lard, fatback , sliced thinly on a slicer, assorted cured meats ( prosciutto, testa, mortadella, capacolla), thinly sliced

green plantains, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks, cool water, sea salt, oil, for frying, fresh swordfish, sliced into 1/2-inch portions (about 2 per person , 3 to 4 oz each), all-purpose flour , or more as needed, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, bacon or fatback, chopped, boiled potatoes, powdered ginger, chopped garlic, chopped chives, fresh fruit , for serving, light seafood broth , as needed, for serving, optional