Italian porchetta

• For 8 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 240 minutes
• Cooking time : 180 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Pork Belly
  • Pork belly : 2 kg
  • Salt : 2 tbsp
  • Black pepper : 2 tbsp
  • Fennel seeds : 2 tbsp
  • Fresh rosemary : 4 sprigs
  • Garlic cloves : 6 cloves

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, and fennel seeds.
• Place the pork belly skin-side down on a cutting board. Score the meat with a sharp knife.
• Rub the salt, pepper, and fennel seed mixture all over the meat, making sure to get it into the scored areas.
• Place the rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves on top of the meat.
• Roll up the pork belly tightly and tie it with kitchen twine to secure.
• Place the porchetta on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F).
• Remove the porchetta from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Tips

• For extra flavor, marinate the pork belly overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
• Serve the porchetta with crusty bread and a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Information

• Porchetta is a traditional Italian dish made from pork belly that is seasoned with herbs and spices, rolled up, and roasted until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
• This recipe requires a long cooking time to ensure the pork belly becomes tender and the flavors develop fully.