Thanksgiving Turkey Porchetta Recipe! Meat and Motorcycles in NYC on Moto Guzzi V7

pork fat

🥗Healthier: chicken skin

💰Cheaper: olive oil

Chicken skin adds flavor while reducing fat content.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth enhances flavor without alcohol.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Butterfly the turkey breast and pound it to an even thickness.

In a bowl, combine minced garlic, fennel seeds, chopped rosemary, chopped sage, black pepper, salt, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.

Spread the herb mixture evenly over the turkey breast.

Layer slices of pork fat over the herb mixture.

Roll the turkey tightly, starting from one end, and secure with butcher's twine.

Rub the outside of the rolled turkey with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Place the rolled turkey in a roasting pan and pour white wine around it.

Roast in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Baste occasionally with pan juices to keep moist.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 15-20 minutes.

Slice the porchetta into thick rounds and serve with pan juices.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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