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Hairy Bikers Porchetta Recipe

Hairy Bikers Porchetta Recipe

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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!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
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