Porchetta

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Porchetta
45 min.
15
882kcal

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Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Porchetta, a classic Italian dish that is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it perfect for countless dietary preferences. This impressive roast is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful choice for your next gathering, serving up to 15 people. With its crispy, golden skin and tender, juicy meat, Porchetta is an irresistible addition to any antipasti platter, appetizer spread, or festive occasion.

Imagine the aroma of toasting fennel seeds mingling with notes of fresh rosemary and sage, wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this masterpiece. The combination of pork belly wrapped around a succulent pork loin, infused with zesty orange slices and a kick from crushed red pepper flakes, delivers a complex flavor profile that will have your guests clamoring for seconds. This dish may take time to prepare, but the results are truly worth it!

Whether you're hosting a holiday feast, throwing a casual BBQ, or simply looking to impress with a flavorful snack, this Porchetta recipe ensures everyone leaves satisfied. With its robust taste, impressive presentation, and satisfying crunch, it’s bound to become a new favorite that shines at every table. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and embark on a cooking adventure that will surely elevate your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons fennel seeds 
  • tablespoon rosemary leaves fresh minced
  • tablespoons sage fresh minced
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 15 servings kosher salt 
  • 0.5  cranberry-orange relish seeded thinly sliced
  • pound pork belly fresh
  • pound round cake boneless trimmed ()
  • tablespoons pepper red crushed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • knife
  • kitchen thermometer
  • serrated knife
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Put belly skin side down; arrangeloin in center.
  2. Roll belly around loinso the short ends of the belly meet.If any of the belly or loin overhangs,trim meat. Unroll; set loin aside.
  3. Toast fennel seeds and redpepper flakes in a small skillet overmedium heat until fragrant, about1 minute. Tip spices into a bowl; letcool. Finely grind spices in a spicemill and transfer to a small bowl,along with the sage, rosemary, andgarlic; set fennel mixture aside.
  4. Assemble porchetta accordingto steps 1-
  5. Refrigerate roast, uncovered,for 1–2 days to allow skin to air-dry;pat occasionally with paper towels.
  6. Let porchetta sit at room temperaturefor 2 hours. Preheat ovento 500°F. Season porchetta withsalt. Roast on rack in baking sheet,turning once, for 40 minutes. Reduceheat to 300°F and continueroasting, rotating the pan and turningporchetta occasionally, until aninstant-read thermometer insertedinto center of meat registers 145°F,1 1/2–2 hours more. If skin is not yetdeep brown and crisp, increase heatto 500°F and roast for 10 minutesmore.
  7. Let rest for 30 minutes. Usinga serrated knife, slice into 1/2" rounds.
  8. Set belly skin side down.Using a knife, score the belly fleshin a checkerboard pattern 1/3"deep so roast will cook evenly.
  9. Flip belly skin side up. Using aparing knife, poke dozens of 1/8"-deepholes through skin all over belly.Don't be gentle! Keep poking.
  10. Using the jagged edge of a meatmallet, pound skin all over for3 minutes to tenderize, which willhelp make skin crispy when roasted.
  11. Turn belly and generously saltboth it and loin; rub both with fennelmixture. Arrange loin down middleof belly. Top with orange slices.
  12. Roll belly around loin; tie crosswisewith kitchen twine at 1/2" intervals.Trim twine.
  13. Transfer roast to a wirerack set in a rimmed baking sheet.

Nutrition Facts

Calories882kcal
Protein7.38%
Fat83.3%
Carbs9.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.83
Glycemic Load
0.23
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
16.65565215116%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
1.19mg
Naringenin
0.7mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:882.33kcal
44.12%
Fat:81.35g
125.16%
Saturated Fat:29.53g
184.55%
Carbohydrates:20.48g
6.83%
Net Carbohydrates:19.29g
7.01%
Sugar:11.59g
12.88%
Cholesterol:139.71mg
46.57%
Sodium:449.29mg
19.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.21g
32.41%
Copper:2.55mg
127.51%
Vitamin B1:0.69mg
45.81%
Vitamin B3:7.82mg
39.12%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.36%
Vitamin B12:1.34µg
22.38%
Selenium:15.17µg
21.68%
Phosphorus:215.68mg
21.57%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.08%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.54%
Zinc:1.81mg
12.09%
Iron:2.13mg
11.84%
Potassium:365.43mg
10.44%
Vitamin A:393.35IU
7.87%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.18%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.57%
Calcium:55.22mg
5.52%
Fiber:1.19g
4.77%
Magnesium:17.66mg
4.41%
Folate:17.5µg
4.37%
Vitamin C:3.25mg
3.94%
Vitamin K:1.2µg
1.14%
Source:Epicurious