Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Italian cuisine with this crispy and succulent porchetta recipe. A boneless pork belly is seasoned with aromatic herbs, garlic, and zesty lemon zest, then slow-roasted to perfection for a dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Porchetta:
- 1 (5-6 pound) boneless pork belly
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork Belly: Place the pork belly skin-side down on a large cutting board. Score the meat lightly in a crosshatch pattern.
- Season the Pork: Mix salt, pepper, fennel seeds, rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and olive oil into a paste. Rub the seasoning all over the meat side of the pork belly.
- Roll and Tie: Roll the belly tightly into a log, skin side out, and tie with kitchen twine. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours or overnight.
- Roast the Porchetta: Preheat oven to 300°F. Roast porchetta on a rack in a roasting pan for 2 ½ to 3 hours until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Crisp the Skin: Increase oven temperature to 500°F and roast for an additional 20–25 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the porchetta rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra crisp skin, pat dry and leave the rolled porchetta uncovered in the fridge overnight before roasting.
- Serve sliced porchetta with crusty bread or as the centerpiece of a meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus overnight marinating)
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
