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Ingredientes
- 1lb linguine, preferably durum wheat, like Garofalo
- 1lb fresh tomatoes
- 2-3 tablespoons non-pareils capers
- 1/2 large spanish onion, chopped
- 4-6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2-4 salted anchovies (optional)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes/pepperoncino
- 1/2lb fresh pork belly, top layer of fat removed, sliced into 1/2inch slices, fat cap sliced lengthwise into 1/8 inch long slivers
- kosher salt, black pepper
- abundant boiling water
- regular olive oil, not extra virgin
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