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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
1 whole pig
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon pepper
6 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons rosemary
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1/4 cup olive oil

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

Prepare the pig by cleaning and deboning it.

2

Season the inside with salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, and fennel seeds.

3

Roll the pig tightly and tie it with kitchen twine.

4

Rub the outside with olive oil and additional seasoning.

5

Roast in a wood-fired oven or conventional oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender.

6

Let it rest before slicing and serving.

Cooking Techniques

seasoningroasting

Equipment Needed

ovenkitchen twineroasting pan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Italian Roast PorkPorchetta di Ariccia
Local Name: Porchetta

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