ITALIAN PORCHETTA (SHREDDED PORK) SANDWICH RECIPE

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Italian Porchetta (Shredded Pork) Sandwich Recipe image

Provided by Bujvary

Number Of Ingredients 18

Topping Choices:
1 (4.5 lb.) pork shoulder, fat slightly trimmed, boned, and butterflied (ask your butcher)
4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 lg. yellow onion, minced
2-3 tbsp. minced fresh rosemary
4 bay leaves, finely crumbled (or 2 tsp. powdered bay leaf)
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1-2 tsp. coarse salt (the more the better if you have no health issues)
1 tsp. ground cloves, divided
1 head of garlic, cloves peeled and minced or pressed, divided
2 tbsp. whole fennel seeds, divided
Sliced pickled hot peppers
Fried or caramelized onions
Sliced fontina cheese
Sliced gruyere cheese
Arugula
Giardiniera (pickled vegetable salad)
Chopped cornichon

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onion, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, pepper, half of the garlic, half the cloves, and half of the fennel in two tbsp. of the olive oil until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Let cool. 2. While mixture cools, pound your piece of pork into a large, even, 1-inch-thick piece with a meat mallet. The more square the piece, the easier it will be to work with. Place meat on a large piece of plastic wrap. 3. Rub onion mixture into the surface of your pork, working it into the meat a bit. 4. Roll the meat into a tight spiral, tying it closed with kitchen string. If you roll it too loosely, the meat will dry out so do this carefully. 5. In a small bowl, combine the remaining olive oil, cloves, garlic, and fennel with a fork. 6. Rub oil mixture into the outside of the pork, working it gently into the meat. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in the fridge about 24 hours. 7. When you're ready to cook, take the pork out of the fridge to allow the meat to come to room temperature. 8. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. 9. Unwrap and place your rolled, tied pork into a roasting pan. 10. Cook pork until it's fall-apart tender. This should take 4-5 hours. During the last hour or so of cooking, cover the meat lightly with a tented piece of foil. 11. Remove meat from the oven and let it rest about an hour. 12. Serve on crusty Italian rolls and allow guests to choose their own toppings.

Obrian Ward
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This porchetta was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was delicious. The pork was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I would probably make it again, but I would reduce the amount of salt.


Danger Khan
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I'm so glad I tried this porchetta recipe. It was delicious! The pork was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ixkaan Mohamed
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This porchetta was easy to make and turned out great! The pork was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jermya Porter
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This porchetta was amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sogoraka Sd
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this porchetta. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely make this again.


Rk Jamal
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This porchetta was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The pork was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Mubashar Raja
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I was disappointed with this porchetta. The pork was dry and tough, and the skin was not crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Jackson Odger
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This porchetta was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was delicious. The pork was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I would probably make it again, but I would reduce the amount of salt.


KASHIF Ahmed
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I'm so glad I tried this porchetta recipe. It was delicious! The pork was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Nnamdi Godwin
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This porchetta was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Farouk Ahmed
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This porchetta was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The pork was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Karen Tate
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Wow! This porchetta was amazing. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kavuma Ashraf
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This porchetta was delicious! The pork was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Mr Monnan
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I've never made porchetta before, but this recipe made it easy. The pork turned out perfectly, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kauri Maher
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This porchetta was easy to make and turned out great! The pork was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and a salad, and it was a delicious meal.


Antonnea Gray
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I made this porchetta for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The pork was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I would definitely make this again.


Ashur Manen
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I've made this porchetta twice now, and it's become a family favorite. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The pork is always tender and flavorful, and the skin is always crispy. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetable


Farah Omar
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This porchetta was amazing! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I used a pork butt, and it took a little longer to cook, but it was worth the wait. I served it on toasted bread with a side of roasted potatoes, and it