Porchetta

Porchetta

Updated November 3, 2026

Italian whole roasted pork with fennel, garlic, and herbs. Crispy skin.

Cook time
6 hrs
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Ingredients

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  • skin-on pork belly
  • fennel seeds
  • fennel pollen (optional)
  • garlic cloves
  • fresh rosemary
  • fresh sage
  • lemon zest
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

Season and roll
Season and roll
Slow the roast
Slow the roast

Tomorrow's Meal

Crispy Porchetta Sandwiches with Charred Greens

Sliced cold porchetta crisped in a hot pan, piled onto bread with bitter greens and a drizzle of salsa verde

You'll need to pick up:

Crusty bread or rollsBitter greens (arugula, radicchio, or chicory)Salsa verde or gremolataNeutral oil for crisping

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Slice cold porchetta against the grain into 1/4-inch pieces, keeping skin intact where possible
  2. 2.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  3. 3.Pan-fry porchetta slices 2-3 minutes per side until exterior is deeply browned and skin crackles
  4. 4.Lightly char bitter greens in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes
  5. 5.Toast bread lightly if desired
  6. 6.Layer bread with greens, crispy porchetta slices, and salsa verde
  7. 7.Serve immediately while porchetta is still warm and skin is crackling

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