Italian Porketta

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Cook Time: 1 hour

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Ingredients

2-4 pounds boneless pork loin roast
3 tablespoons dill seed
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

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Cooking Directions

New USDA Guidelines

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine seasonings together and coat roast with mixture. Roast in a shallow pan for 40 minutes-1 1/2 hour (20 minutes per pound), until internal temperature reads 145 degrees F. Let roast rest 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Serves 8


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This seasoned pork roast, attributed to Italian miners who came to work on Minnesota’s iron range, is a favorite in Minneapolis and points north. The seasoning of fennel and oregano can be traced back to Italian porchetta, roast pig. This flavorful roast makes a simple feast when served with lima beans, mashed potatoes and stewed tomatoes.


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Nutrition

Calories: 260 calories
Protein: 39 grams
Fat: 10 grams
Sodium: 110 milligrams
Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 2 grams
Fiber: 0 grams

Random Cooking Tip:
When you are in a hurry—turn to cuts that cook up quickly, such as chops, tenderloins and cutlets.

 
 
 
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Ratings

 
 

not good
by anonymous 02/11/2012
 sorry. it just was not good

Fantastic!!!! and so easy!!!
by Steph 05/30/2011
  This recipe is easy and tastes fantastic! I cook the roast in a slow cooker instead of the oven. My whole family loves it, and my husbank gets so excited when he finds out we are having this dish for dinner. I serve it with smashed red potatoes and asphergus or grean beens.

Itailian Porketta Fantastic!
by Steph 05/30/2011
 This recipe is easy and tastes fantastic! I cook the roast in a slow cooker instead of the oven. My whole family loves it, and my husbank gets so excited when he finds out we are having this dish for dinner. I serve it with smashed red potatoes and asphergus or grean beens.
Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Loin roast is sometimes confused with tenderloin. Despite the name similarity, they are not one in the same. A loin roast is typically sold in pieces weighing between 2 to 4 pounds (the tenderloin is a smaller, long cut that usually weighs about a pound). The term roast simply refers to a large cut of pork.


Other Pork Buying/Handling/Storing Tips
Ask Your Butcher

For a crisp surface on your roast, be sure the oven is fully preheated before place the roast in it and do not cover the meat while roasting.


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About the Cut

The loin roast comes from the area of the pig between the shoulder and the beginning of the leg It is sold either bone-in or deboned. Loin roast can be rolled and tied with string.


Learn About the Pork Cuts
Cooking Method: Roasting
COOKING BASICS: 1) Preheat oven to 325 to 350 degrees F. (for pork tenderloin, roast at 450 degrees F.). 2) Trim much of the exterior fat from the roast; if roast has no fat cover, rub the surface with 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil. Season roast with herbs and other seasonings, if desired. 3) Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. 4) Do not cover; place in oven and roast to an internal temperature of 150 to 155 degrees F. for medium doneness. 5) Remove roast from oven. Allow it to "rest" for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. This resting period allows juices to redistribute. Internal temperature will rise approximately another 5 degrees F.
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