Porchetta Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Porchetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, trimmed; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup fennel, fronds finely chopped (from 1 bulb fennel); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon fennel seed, toasted in a dry skillet and ground; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped; 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 2 cups chicken broth

Servings: persons

3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, trimmed
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fennel, fronds finely chopped (from 1 bulb fennel)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fennel seed, toasted in a dry skillet and ground
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 cups chicken broth

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["Preheat oven to 300u00b0F Butterfly pork shoulder to create a 2"" thick rectangle of meat. Cover with a layer of plastic wrap (heavy duty is best) and pound with a mallet until it is about 1"" thick. Remove plastic wrap.", "Season generously with salt and pepper. Combine fennel fronds, garlic, rosemary, ground fennel seeds and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Remove and reserve 1/3 of this mixture; sprinkle the rest evenly over the surface of the meat.", "Roll pork tightly. Tie with butcher's twine every 2-3"". Season the outside with salt, pepper, and the reserved spice mixture.", "Scatter onion, carrots and celery into a 9x13 baking pan. Place pork on top of vegetables in center of pan. Pour chicken broth around pork. Roast in preheated oven about 75 minutes, until thermometer inserted into center of meat registers 150u00b0F Remove roast to a plate, tent with foil and let stand 10-15 minutes before removing twine and slicing. (Discard vegetables and broth.)."]

1182

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

135

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, trimmed, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 cup fennel, fronds finely chopped (from 1 bulb fennel), and more.

Yes, Porchetta falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Porchetta

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