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Porchetta

Italian · Western Europe Top Pick OVEN
9/10

Slow-roasted pork belly wrapped around loin with herbs and garlic.

Pork Grilled & Roasted Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

The belly's fat bastes the lean loin; scoring the skin and high final heat creates crackling.

Key Ingredients

pork belly pork loin fennel pollen garlic rosemary sage black pepper

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