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Porchetta (Italian Roast Pork Belly)

Recipe by Fallow

A classic Italian porchetta made from brined pork belly, butterflied, seasoned with a fragrant fennel‑herb rub, slow‑cooked low and finished with a high‑heat blast for crackly skin. Perfect for a Sunday feast.

MediumItalianServes 8

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Source Video
25h
Prep
10h 55m
Cook
4h 19m
Cleanup
40h 14m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$22.15
Per serving:$2.77

Critical Success Points

  • Brining the pork for 24 hours
  • Butterflying the belly without cutting through the skin
  • Rolling tightly and securing with twine
  • Low‑temperature 10‑hour cook to render fat
  • High‑heat 200 °C finish for crackling skin

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw pork with separate cutting board and wash hands thoroughly.
  • Use oven mitts when handling hot pots and trays.
  • Be cautious of hot liquids during the low‑temp cooking step.

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