Crisp-Skinned Porchetta with Lemon and Chile
Porchetta, a traditional Italian street food, is a moist and fatty fresh ham covered with skin that's heavily seasoned with salty garlic, rosemary, fennel and lemon. Chef James Lewis of Bettola in Birmingham, Alabama, adds some heat to his version with crushed red pepper. Best New Chef 2011: James Lewis More Pork Recipes
July 2011
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© Anna Williams
Recipe Summary
Ingredients
Directions
Notes
Have your butcher remove the hip and leg bone, leaving the shank bone in. There should be a layer of skin covering about two-thirds of the leg on top and a layer of exposed fat covering the rest of the leg.
Serve With
Roasted potatoes and greens.
Suggested Pairing
Central Italy is the birthplace of porchetta, so it makes sense that wines from areas like Abruzzo, such as Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, go well with this dish.