Italian porchetta with purple cabbage salad and LINIE marinade

Italian porchetta with purple cabbage salad and LINIE marinade
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10 servings

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3 h 15 min

Let's prepare an Italian porchetta with purple cabbage salad and LINIE marinade. This dish celebrates the Italian culinary tradition with its succulent roasted pork and vibrant purple cabbage salad. By infusing the porchetta with LINIE marinade, the flavors become even more flavorful as the subtle caraway aroma and natural sweetness of the aquavit enhance the richness and depth of the pork. Each bite offers tender and juicy meat that melts in your mouth, while the crispy and tangy purple cabbage salad provides a refreshing contrast. Enjoy the bold and harmonious flavors of this Italian delight and don't forget to accompany it with a glass of LINIE Aquavit for a complete experience.

Fun fact Did you know that LINIE Aquavit is carefully distilled in small batches to ensure the highest quality and authenticity in each bottle?

Ingredients

Porchetta

  • 2-2.5 kg pork belly with scored skin

  • 3 tbsp strong mustard

  • 4 tbsp good olive oil

  • 1 organic lemon (in total) – both grated zest and juice

  • 4 tbsp LINIE Aquavit Original

  • 1 tsp fennel seeds

  • 1 tsp anise seeds

  • 1 rosemary sprig

  • 5 garlic cloves – finely chopped

  • 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley – finely chopped

  • Salt and pepper

  • Kitchen twine

Purple cabbage salad

  • 1 purple cabbage head – finely sliced into strips

  • 1 green cabbage head – finely sliced into strips

  • 2 apples, peeled and sliced into strips

  • 4 fennel bulbs – finely sliced

  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley – roughly chopped

  • 200 g arugula rocket

LINIE marinade

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 3 tbsp LINIE Aquavit Original

  • 1 organic lemon (in total) – both grated zest and juice

  • 3 tbsp good olive oil

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • Salt and pepper

Preparation steps

    Porchetta

    1. Start by drying the pork belly well with kitchen paper and then lay it with the rind facing down.

    2. Spread mustard, olive oil, lemon juice and LINIE Aquavit Original over the meat, and then sprinkle lemon zest, fennel seeds, anise seeds, rosemary, garlic and parsley over the meat.

    3. Roll the meat up so that the rind side is facing out all the way around and be careful not to tighten the meat too much as it will cause the filling to fall out at the ends.

    4. When the meat is rolled, it should be tied and secured with butcher's twine and it is important again to be careful not to tighten the meat too much so that the filling does not fall out at the ends.

    5. After the porchetta is rolled, it should be seasoned with both salt and pepper, which should be rubbed well into the meat.

    6. Let the porchetta rest on the kitchen counter for 1 hour.

    7. After 1 hour, put the meat in the oven at 180 degrees for about 1.5 hours, until the rind is crispy and the meat is cooked through.

    8. When the meat is finished, it should be placed on the kitchen counter again and allowed to rest for 30-40 minutes.

    9. While the meat is in the oven, we prepare the salad.

    Purple cabbage salad and LINIE marinade

    1. Put all the ingredients for the violet cabbage salad in a large bowl.

    2. Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in another bowl and season with salt, pepper and LINIE Aquavit Original to give good acidity.

    3. Toss the salad with the marinade and let the dish sit for 2-3 minutes to let it come together.

    Plating

    1. When the meat has rested and is ready to serve, cut the crispy porchetta into thick slices and place it on the serving plates.

    2. Before serving, arrange the violet cabbage salad next to the porchetta.

Serve with a glass of LINIE and share a great story In addition to being a classic, high-quality aquavit, LINIE is also great for food pairing. What sets LINIE apart is its distinctive aging process. During maturation, it develops a natural sweetness and spiciness that makes it perfect for accompanying a variety of dishes. LINIE acts as a flavor enhancer, creating a harmonious balance between both food and aquavit.

While your guests relish the harmonious flavors, take a moment to share the story of LINIE Aquavit's rich heritage, originating from the seafaring traditions of Norway. This historical connection adds a sense of depth and extra appreciation to the meal.

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