Chef John's Baby Porchetta

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Chef John's baby porchetta is essentially a bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin. It has a great taste and is amazingly moist and tender.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on September 18, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Spice Rub:

  • ½ teaspoon whole fennel seeds

  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 1 tablespoon finely sliced sage leaves

  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 lemon, zested

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 (1 1/2 pound) boneless pork tenderloin

  • 8 strips bacon

Directions

  1. Crush fennel seeds in mortar with a pestle for 1 minute. Add garlic, sage, black pepper, rosemary, salt, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest; pound into a thick paste, 2 or 3 minutes. Add olive oil; pound until rub is evenly incorporated.

  2. Cut a slit 3/4 of the way through center of tenderloin, leaving 1 inch uncut on each end. Spread 1 tablespoon fennel rub inside slit; close up tenderloin. Spread remaining fennel rub evenly over tenderloin. Wrap bacon strips around tenderloin, trying to keep seams on the bottom.

  3. Wrap tenderloin in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour.

  4. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  5. Unwrap tenderloin; place in center of the prepared baking sheet.

  6. Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 134 degrees F (57 degrees C), about 25 minutes. Let rest until internal temperature rises to 140 to 145 degrees F (60 to 63 degrees C), about 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289 Calories
15g Fat
3g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 966mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 34g 67%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 574mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.