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Hairy Bikers Porchetta Recipe
Fork N Bite
Impress your guests with this authentic Hairy Bikers Porchetta recipe. Perfectly crispy skin and juicy meat await in this step-by-step guide. Start cooking!
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Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
3
hours
hrs
Total Time
3
hours
hrs
30
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
8
servings
Calories
450
kcal
Ingredients
2
kg
pork belly
skin-on
4
cloves
garlic
minced
2
tbsp
fresh rosemary
chopped
2
tbsp
fresh fennel seeds
crushed
1
tbsp
sea salt
1
tsp
black pepper
1
tbsp
olive oil
Instructions
Score the pork belly skin deeply with a sharp knife.
Rub the flesh side with garlic, herbs, and seasonings.
Roll the pork belly tightly into a log shape.
Secure the roll firmly using kitchen butcher twine.
Rub the skin with olive oil and extra sea salt.
Roast in the oven at 220C for 30 minutes.
Reduce heat to 160C and roast for 2.5 hours.
Let the meat rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Ensure your pork belly is at room temperature before roasting for the crispiest skin results.
Keyword
dinner ideas, Hairy Bikers, Italian Food, Porchetta, Pork Roast