Arista Alla Porchetta Recipe

Name: Arista Alla Porchetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb. boneless pork loin; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 8 tbsp. virgin olive oil, divided; 1 md. onion, thinly sliced; 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced, leaves removed and set aside; 2 lb. pork shoulder, chopped; 2 tbsp. fennel seeds; 2 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary; 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 3 eggs; 4 md. red onions, cut in halves

Servings: persons

4 lb. boneless pork loin
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 tbsp. virgin olive oil, divided
1 md. onion, thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced, leaves removed and set aside
2 lb. pork shoulder, chopped
2 tbsp. fennel seeds
2 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 eggs
4 md. red onions, cut in halves

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Butterfly pork loin to become a sheet 1-inch thick and 8x14 inches.
3
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.
4
In a 12- to 14-inch saute pan, heat olive oil until smoking.
5
Add sliced onion and fennel and saute until softened and lightly browned, approximately 10 minutes.
6
Add ground pork, fennel seeds, pepper, rosemary and garlic and cook until the mixture assumes a light color, stirring constantly, approximately 10 minutes.
7
Allow to cool.
8
Add chopped fennel leaves and eggs and mix well.
9
Spread mixture over pork loin and roll up like a jelly roll.
10
Tie with butcher's twine and place in roast pan on top of halved red onions.
11
Place in oven and roast 75 minutes, or until interior temperature is 140F.
12
Remove and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
13
Slice into 1-inch thick pieces and serve with Scafata of Lima Beans and Escarole (see recipe elsewhere).

2088

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

Carbs

195

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb. boneless pork loin, Salt, to taste, Freshly ground black pepper, to taste, 8 tbsp. virgin olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Arista Alla Porchetta falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Arista Alla Porchetta

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