Italian Porchetta
Italian Porchetta is a savory, fatty, and tender roast pork dish of Italian origin, traditionally made by gutting, deboning, and carefully rolling a pig with its entrails and seasonings. The most common cut used is the pork belly, which is wrapped around the loin or shoulder, and seasoned with garlic, rosemary, fennel, and other herbs. It is typically slow-roasted over wood for several hours until the skin is crispy and the meat is incredibly tender.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Porchetta is a high-fat, high-protein dish, with a significant amount of calories per serving due to the fatty pork belly and crispy skin. It provides substantial amounts of protein, B vitamins (especially B12 and niacin), and minerals like iron and zinc, but is low in carbohydrates.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 340 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 µg |
| Selenium | 22 µg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
Per 1 serving (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Porchetta is a celebrated culinary tradition in central Italy, often served at festivals and celebrations, and its preparation is a communal event that brings people together. Nutritionally, the slow-roasting process helps to break down the connective tissues in the meat, making it easier to digest while preserving the rich flavors and nutrients.
