How To Cook Porchetta in a Crock Pot
Porchetta is an Italian-style roast pork made from boneless meat that’s usually enveloped in herbs and spices before being slow-cooked. Porchetta has been enjoyed for centuries, but with the modern convenience of a crock pot, you can now prepare it right at home! Here’s how:
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs. boneless pork roast
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried sage
- 1 tsp. dried rosemary
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, sage, and rosemary.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture all over the pork roast, then massage it in until the pork is completely coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork roast on all sides until golden brown.
- Transfer the pork roast to a crock pot.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours (or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees).
- Once it’s finished, let the pork roast rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- For a crispier skin: Once the pork is cooked, turn the crock pot to high and remove the lid. This will allow the pork to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, resulting in a crispy skin.
- For more flavor: You can add more herbs, such as thyme, parsley, and basil, to the seasoning mix. Or, you can brush the pork roast with a garlic-infused olive oil before searing it.
- For a crust: Before searing the pork roast, you can rub it with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for a crunchy, flavorful crust.
Making porchetta in a crock pot is an easy and convenient way to enjoy this Italian classic. With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can have a delicious and mouthwatering roast pork that will make everyone at the dinner table happy!
