The Crackling, a food podcast

Hosted ByAnthony Huckstep

The Crackling is a Food Podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with Australia's best chefs, artisan producers, butchers and pork producers.

The Crackling is a Food Podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with Australia’s best chefs, artisan producers, butchers and pork producers. The Crackling is an Australian food podcast produced by the  Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network in partnership with PorkStar.


All Episodes

Brendan Fong (Hubert) – Trot on

It’s not uncommon to see signature dishes in the spotlight, but rarely do we see a hero dish using an animals extremities so widely championed in the media as...

Luke Jensen (Meat Cellar,Toowoomba) – Collaboration is king

Many people agree that bacon possess one of the most alluring aromas and eating experiences on the planet, but how do you make the world’s best? For Luke Jensen...

Shaun Blenkiron (Gumshire Pork) – Betting on a breed

There are many pig breeds farmed in Australia, all delivering very different culinary experiences. For Shaun Blenkiron (Gumshire Pork) and his family, The Hampshire breed is central to their...

Trevor Perkins (Hogget Kitchen) – The real kitchen

Local, seasonal and sustainable food is central to many regional restaurants. And for Trevor Perkins (Hogget Kitchen) a nose to tail approach when it comes to meat and fish...

Adrianne De Jesus Davo (Luna, Canberra) – Finding your voice

Showcasing the culinary offerings from one’s heritage and presenting them in a modern context are a common feature of many restaurants in Australia. For chef Adrianne De Jesus Davo...

Adam D’Sylva (Decca and Boca Gelato) – Best of both worlds

Growing up in a mixed family with different heritage and cultures is not uncommon to most people in Australia, but what impact does that have on a career and...

Charisse Ladner (Gooralie Free Range Pork) – Pig’s paradise

Born and raised for their entire lives in a stress-free, natural outdoor environment – Gooralie pigs are free to roam 24 hours a day and live their best lives....

Randal Breen (Eco Valley Farm) – Express your inner pig

At Eco Valley Farm pigs are pasture raised in small groups and rotationally grazed in a combination of open grazing grass country and native forest bushland. Farmer Randal Breen...

Helen Jones (Happy Pig Farm) – Happy accident

Many pig farmers are 2nd or third generation, some get into it to be on the land, and others because they love pigs, but for Helen Jones and her...

Joel Valvasori (Lulu La Delizia) – The Venetian spice trail

Pasta is one of the most beautiful crafts in the world and one of many gastronomic gifts from Italy. And for Joel Valvasori (Lulu La Delizia) specialising in the...