Porchetta Style Picnic Pork Roast
A flavorful Porchetta style pork roast featuring herby marinades and smoky flavor, perfect for gatherings.
This recipe showcases a delicious Porchetta style picnic pork roast, combining rich Italian flavors with a smoky twist from the grill. Ideal for gatherings, this dish is sure to impress with its crispy skin and tender meat.
Prepare the roast in advance by marinating it for several days to enhance the flavor and achieve the perfect tenderness.
Porchetta Pork Roast
A flavorful Porchetta style pork roast featuring herby marinades and smoky flavor, perfect for gatherings.
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Equipment
- Smoker
- garlic press
Ingredients
- 11 lbs pork picnic roast with skin on
- fresh rosemary about 4-5 sprigs
- dried oregano Sicilian preferred
- red pepper flakes to taste
- 4-5 cloves garlic sized cloves
- cups kosher salt to taste, almost a half cup
- 1 cup olive oil to coat the roast
Instructions
- Get the pork picnic roast out of the package, dry it off, and cross-hatch the skin to allow marinade absorption.
- Mix the chopped rosemary, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, kosher salt, and olive oil.
- Cover the cross-hatched pork roast thoroughly with the marinade, getting it into the grooves.
- Place the roast in the refrigerator uncovered for about 4 days to let the flavors penetrate and moisture to escape the skin.
- Fire up the smoker and preheat it to 300°F.
- Cook the roast at 300°F for approximately 9 to 11 hours, until it reaches an internal temperature of 190°F to 195°F.
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Notes
- Marinate the pork for at least 4 days to enhance flavor and texture.
- Cooking times may vary based on the size and thickness of the roast.