CHEF JOHN'S BABY PORCHETTA

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This bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with such great taste is amazingly moist and tender.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ 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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Wrap roast in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; place roast in the center.
  • 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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 94.1 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 966.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Jack Harlow
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Chef John's Baby Porchetta is a delicious and impressive dish. The pork is cooked perfectly, and the crispy skin is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Majeed Bhatti 460
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This recipe is a winner! The pork was juicy and flavorful, and the crispy skin was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Indika Pushpakumara
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I made this porchetta for my family, and they all loved it. The pork was moist and tender, and the crispy skin was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Chathuki Himansa
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This was my first time making porchetta, and it was a success! The pork was cooked perfectly, and the crispy skin was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


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I've made this porchetta a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is always juicy and flavorful, and the crispy skin is amazing. I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. I highly recommend it!


Ahmed Humayun
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This recipe was easy to follow and the porchetta turned out great! I used a bone-in pork loin, and it was cooked perfectly. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


TM Playz
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I was a little hesitant to make this recipe because I'm not a very experienced cook. But I'm so glad I did! The porchetta was delicious. The pork was cooked perfectly, and the crispy skin was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ei Thandar Maw
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was so juicy and flavorful. I made it for my family, and they all loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Patrick Playz
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I made this porchetta for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The pork was moist and tender, and the crispy skin was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Yab Hu
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This was my first time making porchetta, and I was really happy with the results. The pork was cooked evenly and the skin was crispy. I used a boneless pork loin, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


kevinkzn Phil
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Chef John's Baby Porchetta was a hit at my dinner party! The pork was juicy and flavorful, and the crispy skin was to die for. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an impress