Italian Porchetta – Herb-Stuffed Roast Pork Belly
A celebratory centerpiece from central Italy, Porchetta is pork belly rolled with garlic, rosemary, and fennel, roasted to create juicy meat and crispy skin.
Ingredients (Serves 6–8):
* 2kg pork belly, skin-on, boneless
* 6 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 tbsp fennel seeds
* 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
* Zest of 1 lemon
* Salt, pepper, olive oil
Instructions:
1. Score skin and season pork belly with garlic, herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
2. Roll tightly and tie with butcher’s twine.
3. Roast at 160°C (320°F) for 2.5 hours. Increase to 230°C (450°F) for last 30 minutes to crisp skin.
4. Rest before slicing. Serve with roasted potatoes or crusty bread.
Italian Tip:
Porchetta is often served cold in sandwiches at street markets (panino con porchetta).
Italian Porchetta – Herb-Stuffed Roast Pork Belly
A celebratory centerpiece from central Italy, Porchetta is pork belly rolled with garlic, rosemary, and fennel, roasted to create juicy meat and crispy skin.
Ingredients (Serves 6–8):
* 2kg pork belly, skin-on, boneless
* 6 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 tbsp fennel seeds
* 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
* Zest of 1 lemon
* Salt, pepper, olive oil
Instructions:
1. Score skin and season pork belly with garlic, herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
2. Roll tightly and tie with butcher’s twine.
3. Roast at 160°C (320°F) for 2.5 hours. Increase to 230°C (450°F) for last 30 minutes to crisp skin.
4. Rest before slicing. Serve with roasted potatoes or crusty bread.
Italian Tip:
Porchetta is often served cold in sandwiches at street markets (panino con porchetta).
