Chef John'S Baby Porchetta Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Baby Porchetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spice Rub:; 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 tablespoon finely sliced sage leaves; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 lemon, zested; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (1 1/2 pound) boneless pork tenderloin; 8 strips bacon

Servings: persons

Spice Rub:
1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tablespoon finely sliced sage leaves
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lemon, zested
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (1 1/2 pound) boneless pork tenderloin
8 strips bacon

1
Crush fennel seeds in mortar with a pestle for 1 minute. Add garlic, sage, pepper, rosemary, salt, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest; pound into a thick paste, 2 or 3 minutes. Add olive oil and pound until rub is evenly incorporated.
2
Cut a slit 3/4 of the way through the center of the tenderloin, leaving 1 inch on each end uncut. Spread 1 tablespoon of the rub inside the slit; close up roast. Spread the remaining rub evenly over the roast. Wrap bacon strips around the roast, trying to keep seams on the bottom.
3
Wrap roast in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; place roast in the center.
5
Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 134 degrees F (57 degrees C), about 25 minutes. Let roast rest for 10 minutes and internal temperature rise to 140 to 145 degrees F (60 to 63 degrees C).

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spice Rub:, 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds, 3 cloves garlic, sliced, 1 tablespoon finely sliced sage leaves, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Baby 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.

Chef John'S Baby Porchetta

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