Calabrian-style pork porchetta

• For 8 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 180 minutes
• Cooking time : 120 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Pork Belly
  • Pork belly : 2 pounds
  • Fennel seeds : 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic : 4 cloves
  • Fresh rosemary : 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh sage : 2 tablespoons
  • Calabrian chili paste : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : 2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper : 1 teaspoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
• In a small bowl, combine the fennel seeds, garlic, rosemary, sage, chili paste, salt, and black pepper to make the seasoning mixture.
• Place the pork belly on a cutting board, skin side down. Score the meat with a sharp knife, making shallow cuts in a crisscross pattern.
• Rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork belly, making sure to get it into the cuts.
• Roll up the pork belly tightly and tie it securely with kitchen twine.
• Place the porchetta on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
• Remove the porchetta from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Tips

• For extra crispy skin, you can increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) for the last 15 minutes of cooking.
• Serve the porchetta with roasted potatoes and a side of sautéed greens for a complete meal.

Information

• Calabrian-style porchetta is a traditional Italian dish that originated in the region of Calabria. It is made by seasoning and roasting a whole pork belly until tender and flavorful. The addition of Calabrian chili paste gives it a spicy kick.