Spicy pork roll: juicy stuffed meat

Шаг 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C. For the roll, use lean pork belly where the fat layers are much thinner than the meat layers.

Шаг 2

If the piece has too much fat, trim some off. Scrape the skin with a knife, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry. Slice the belly lengthwise, leaving 1 cm uncut along the whole piece.

Шаг 3

Unfold it to make it thinner and wider. Lay the meat skin-side down. Crush garlic, mix with salt and mash. Add black pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Rub into the meat.

Шаг 4

Roll it tightly so the skin is on the outside. Tie the roll tightly with string or twine.

Шаг 5

Wrap it in foil folded in 3 layers and place it on a rack over a baking sheet.

Шаг 6

Place the roll in a preheated oven for 2 hours. Unwrap and place skin-side down. Pierce the meat with a thin knife—if the juice runs clear, it’s ready. Baste with the juices and roast for 20–30 more minutes until browned.