Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the pork. Pat the pork dry. Use a sharp knife to score diagonally on both sides. Lay it over butcher's strings on a parchment-lined baking sheet and set aside.
- Saute the veggies. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté fennel and onions until lightly caramelized.
- Make the seasoning mixture. Whisk salt, pepper, rosemary, parsley, oregano, fennel pollen, lemon zest, orange zest, and garlic. Mix with sautéed veggies.
- Season the pork. Spread the seasoning over the pork belly evenly.
- Roll the pork. Roll the seasoned pork and sprinkle skin with remaining salt. Tie tightly with butcher's string.
- Chill the pork. Uncovered in the fridge for at least 24 hours to dry out the skin.
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Place pork on a roasting rack over a baking sheet and roast for 220 minutes until internal temp reaches 160°F.
- Crisp the skin. Increase oven to 450°F and roast for an additional 25 minutes until skin is crispy.
- Rest the pork. Remove from oven and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
This roasted pork is perfect for a special occasion or holiday feast.
