PORKETTA

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A blend of a recipe or two in which I liked the outcome. This was close to porketta that I have had over the years. Surprisingly easy to make.

Provided by Kevin L.

Categories     Pork

Time 3h

Yield 1 roast, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoons dill seeds
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon anise seed
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons Italian spices, Italian Seasonings
3 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 garlic cloves
4 lbs pork butt, boneless
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place fennel, dill, anise seeds, dried oregano and salt in mortar and crush using a pestle (or place in plastic bag and pound) until most of seeds are crushed.
  • Add all other dry seasoning and mix well.
  • Wash and dry roast.
  • I enjoy the spices that are both inside and outside on a roast. So, I slice roast in order to "unroll" the roast. (This all depends on thickness of roast. I get butcher to cut me a 4 pound roast and at this size there is enough meat to slice and roll out.) I cut down into roast and then start cutting in circle (I am no expert, but generally, I can get a roast to open up. And it does not need to be perfect!).
  • Lay roast out flat.
  • Insert whole garlic cloves into the meat (may need to slice open areas to crate a fold).
  • Rub olive oil on roast, top and bottom. (Helps to hold the seasonings.).
  • Apply seasoning to top (the inside of a rolled up roast), leaving enough seasonings to coat the outside of roast.
  • Once seasoning applied to top (inside), roll up the roast and secure with twine.
  • Apply remaining seasoning to outside of roast.
  • Place in roaster/pan, (if there is fat on roast, place the fat side up) cover and place in refrigerator for two hours. (This step can be skipped and or extended longer).
  • Add chicken stock to roaster/pan.
  • Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 30 minutes (to brown or crisp outside of roast).
  • Cover and continue to bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours or until done (internal temperature of 160 degrees F) (I uncover for last 15 minutes to again brown or crisp outside of roast).
  • Once done, remove from oven, place on serving tray and cover. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Slice and serve, leftovers make for great sandwiches.
  • You can add cut potatoes and carrots to roaster and season as you wish. I added them in last 1 - 1 1/2 hour of cooking time (depends on how soft ones like the vegetables).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1097.5, Fat 76.4, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 301.2, Sodium 1240.1, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 88.3

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