Both porchetta and pork belly are rich and flavorful ... fennel seeds or pollen, and sage, though recipes vary. The pork is then tightly rolled, tied, and slowly roasted for several hours.

For a whole pork belly, take a leaf out of the Italians’ book: slather the belly with herbs, roll it up and tie it tightly, then roast in a low oven overnight (look for a recipe for porchetta).

For a whole pork belly, take a leaf out of the Italians’ book: slather the belly with herbs, roll it up and tie it tightly, then roast in a low oven overnight (look for a recipe for porchetta).

Trim the pork ... the belly and the roast, rubbing lightly so the seasonings adhere. Roll the flap around the loin; if the skin is a separate piece, drape it over, and secure the whole porchetta ...

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