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Porchetta

Cultural Context

Porchetta is a traditional Italian dish, particularly popular in central Italy, known for its rich flavors and crispy skin. It is often served at festivals, celebrations, and family gatherings, embodying the essence of Italian culinary heritage. The dish showcases the use of whole animals in cooking, a practice rooted in rural traditions.

ItalianITmain
180 min
hard
10 servings
Servings4
4 lbs pork belly
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 teaspoons fennel seed
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 tablespoon sage
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

whole pig

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

More affordable cut of meat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

Higher smoke point and healthier fat profile.

1

Get a pork belly and ensure it's of equal thickness.

2

Prep the aromatics: zest a lemon and an orange, then combine with fennel seed, thyme, rosemary, sage, crushed red pepper, and garlic in a bowl.

3

Mix the aromatics together and massage them into the pork belly.

4

Season the pork belly with salt and pepper.

5

Tie the pork belly tightly to hold its shape.

6

Place the tied pork belly on a sheet pan.

7

Roast in the oven at 375°F for the first hour and a half, then increase the temperature to 500°F for an additional half hour.

Cooking Techniques

seasoningroasting

Equipment Needed

ovenkitchen twineroasting pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Italian Roast PorkPorchetta di Ariccia
Local Name: Porchetta

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