Crispy Pork Belly Porchetta
Thick-cut pork belly seared until the skin crackles and the inside stays juicy, finished with a hit of fennel and rosemary. Sliced hot and served with lemon and crusty bread.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 642
- Protein
- 48g

Ingredients
7 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Pat pork belly dry on both sides. Season skin generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Place pork skin-side down. Do not move for 8 minutes until the skin is deep golden and crispy.
Step 4
Flip and add fennel seeds, rosemary, peppercorns, and garlic. Cook 5 more minutes until meat is cooked through.
Step 5
Transfer pork to a cutting board and rest for 2 minutes. Slice into 0.5-inch-thick pieces.
Step 6
Arrange slices on a plate, drizzle with pan juices, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- paper towels
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.



