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Italian Porchetta Recipe

Italian Porchetta Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 –7 lb pork belly skin on
  • 2 –3 lb pork loin optional
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp kosher salt inside
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt outside skin
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Pat pork dry. Score skin. Refrigerate uncovered overnight.
  2. Toast fennel seeds and crush. Mix with herbs, garlic, zest, salt, pepper, oil.
  3. Spread herb mixture over pork (skin side down). Add pork loin if using.
  4. Roll tightly and tie with twine.
  5. Rub skin with salt.
  6. Roast at 450°F for 30 minutes.
  7. Lower to 325°F and cook until internal temp reaches 145°F.
  8. Rest 20–30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Always dry skin overnight.
  • Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
  • Let rest fully before slicing.
  • Finish under broiler if skin needs extra crisping.