Porchetta-Style Roast Pork

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
42%
Porchetta-Style Roast Pork
45 min.
8
466kcal

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Are you ready to impress your family and friends with a show-stopping dish that brings the flavors of Italy straight to your dining table? Look no further than this Porchetta-Style Roast Pork recipe! With its crispy, flavorful exterior and tender, juicy meat, this dish is sure to be a hit during lunch, dinner, or any special occasion.

This roast pork masterpiece is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs, but it also offers a delightful balance of flavors. The aromatic combination of fennel, garlic, and black peppercorns infuses the pork with a savory depth that will tantalize your taste buds. Plus, the rich sauce crafted from pan drippings and white wine elevates this dish to gourmet status, making it the star of any meal.

In just 45 minutes of preparation, and a total cooking time of around 4 hours, you will create a meal that serves up to 8 people, perfect for gatherings or family dinners. At approximately 466 calories per serving, this hearty dish offers a substantial yet balanced option for your main course.

Beyond its immediate allure as a dinner centerpiece, the leftovers are just as exciting! Imagine delicious pulled pork sandwiches or burritos filled with the tender meat and your favorite toppings. This Porchetta-Style Roast Pork recipe is not just a feast for the senses; it's a versatile culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons peppercorns black
  • 5.5 pound pork shoulder boneless with thin layer left intact fat trimmed (Boston butt)
  • tablespoon kosher salt 
  • cup wine dry white
  • tablespoons fennel seeds 
  • large garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for brushing
  • teaspoon pepper dried red crushed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Stir fennel seeds in small skillet overmedium-high heat until slightly darker incolor and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Transferseeds to spice mill and cool.
  3. Add koshersalt, peppercorns, and dried crushed redpepper. Grind to medium-fine consistency(not powder).
  4. Place pork in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass bakingdish. Rub garlic all over pork, then coatwith spice mixture. Loosely cover pork withwaxed paper. Refrigerate overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  6. Brush largerimmed baking sheet with oil.
  7. Place roast, fatside up and coating intact, in center of sheet.
  8. Drizzle evenly with 2 tablespoons oil. Roastpork 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperatureto 300°F. Roast pork until very tender andthermometer inserted into center of porkregisters 190°F, about 3 hours 15 minuteslonger.
  9. Transfer pork to cutting board; reservebaking sheet.
  10. Let pork rest 15 to 30 minutes.
  11. Meanwhile, pour all pan juices into 2-cupmeasuring cup. Spoon off fat that rises to top.
  12. Place reserved baking sheet across 2 burners.
  13. Pour wine and broth onto baking sheet andbring to boil over medium-high heat, scrapingup any browned bits. Boil until wine mixtureis reduced to 3/4 cup, about 4 minutes.
  14. Adddegreased pan juices and whisk to blend.
  15. Pourpan sauce into small bowl (sauce will be thin).
  16. Thinly slice roast.
  17. Serve with sauce.
  18. The leftover roastpork would make great pulled-porksandwiches. Shred the meat and pile iton soft rolls with your favorite barbecuesauce and creamy coleslaw. You could alsouse the shredded meat as a delicious fillingfor burritos or enchiladas.

Nutrition Facts

Calories466kcal
Protein66.44%
Fat30.47%
Carbs3.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.63
Glycemic Load
0.46
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
35.27130433917%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:465.94kcal
23.3%
Fat:14.5g
22.3%
Saturated Fat:3.89g
24.31%
Carbohydrates:3.31g
1.1%
Net Carbohydrates:2.3g
0.84%
Sugar:0.35g
0.39%
Cholesterol:187.11mg
62.37%
Sodium:1052.47mg
45.76%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:1.07%
100%
Protein:71.13g
142.27%
Vitamin B3:30.33mg
151.63%
Vitamin B1:2.03mg
135.02%
Selenium:80.91µg
115.59%
Vitamin B6:2.31mg
115.57%
Vitamin B2:1.47mg
86.54%
Phosphorus:737.18mg
73.72%
Vitamin B12:2.73µg
45.46%
Zinc:6.24mg
41.6%
Potassium:1266.9mg
36.2%
Vitamin B5:3.11mg
31.07%
Magnesium:92.84mg
23.21%
Iron:3.38mg
18.78%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.06%
Copper:0.29mg
14.31%
Vitamin E:0.86mg
5.75%
Calcium:53.4mg
5.34%
Vitamin K:4.33µg
4.12%
Fiber:1.01g
4.04%
Vitamin A:82.37IU
1.65%
Vitamin C:1.02mg
1.23%
Source:Epicurious