How to pronounce Porceddu

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /porˈtʃeddu/. In plain English letters that is por-CHED-doo, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Porceddu?

Porceddu is a main dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Sardinia. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are pork. It tastes savory and smoky.

Where Porceddu comes from

Porceddu is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Sardegna.

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