Porchetta on the BBQ Recipe

Name: Porchetta on the BBQ
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 pounds Pork Belly With Skin On; 1 whole Large Onion, Chopped; 1 cup Chopped Parsley; 1/2 cups Breadcrumbs, Fresh And Finely Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil ( To Rub On The Skin); 2 Tablespoons Salt (to Rub On The Skin); 2 whole Lemons, Zested; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 sprigs Rosemary, Leaves Removed; 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds, Toasted And Cracked; 4 leaves Bay Leaves, Crushed; 2 Tablespoons Salt; 1 Tablespoon Whole Black Pepper, Cracked

Servings: persons

6 pounds Pork Belly With Skin On
1 whole Large Onion, Chopped
1 cup Chopped Parsley
1/2 cups Breadcrumbs, Fresh And Finely Chopped
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil ( To Rub On The Skin)
2 Tablespoons Salt (to Rub On The Skin)
2 whole Lemons, Zested
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 sprigs Rosemary, Leaves Removed
1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds, Toasted And Cracked
4 leaves Bay Leaves, Crushed
2 Tablespoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Whole Black Pepper, Cracked

1
Let the pork belly sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
2
(Note: this time is not included in the prep time.)
3
Make a spice blend by combining the lemon zest, garlic, rosemary, toasted fennel seeds, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
4
Trim off as much skin/fat as you can from the pork belly.
5
If you dont trim the fat, youll have a chewy rubbery piece of skin inside your porchetta.
6
Place the pork belly skin-side down on your clean kitchen counter.
7
Spread the spice rub, onions, parsley and breadcrumbs over the surface..
8
Tightly roll up the pork belly, into a log, and tie the roast crosswise at 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) intervals with butchers string.
9
Heat your grill with the rotisserie set up, setting one side for indirect heat.
10
Insert the grill rotisserie spear into the center of the roast.
11
Rub the porchetta with olive oil and a good amount of salt.
12
Put the pork onto the rotisserie, over the indirect heat.
13
Let the porchette roast for 2-4 hours until the skin is crisp and dark golden brown, and the center temperature is about 140F (60C).
14
Use indirect heat.
15
Remove it from the heat when done.
16
Let the Porchetta rest for about 20 minutes before serving.
17
Slice the porchetta and serve in a hamburger bun and/or with a good salad.
18
Enjoy!

1779

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

188

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: 6 pounds Pork Belly With Skin On, 1 whole Large Onion, Chopped, 1 cup Chopped Parsley, 1/2 cups Breadcrumbs, Fresh And Finely Chopped, and more.

Yes, Porchetta on the BBQ falls under the General 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 on the BBQ

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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