Sandwiches

How to make Porchetta Panino

Herb-scented roast pork and crackling in a crusty roll, often kept deliberately simple.

What it is

Porchetta Panino in the kitchen

Porchetta Panino is herb-scented roast pork and crackling in a crusty roll, often kept deliberately simple.

Why make it

Make Porchetta Panino when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.

Best with

lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus

Method

Step-by-step

  1. Step 1

    Warm the porchetta gently with a spoonful of its juices.

  2. Step 2

    Split and warm the rolls without making them brittle.

  3. Step 3

    Pile slices of pork generously into the bread, including crisp crackling.

  4. Step 4

    Add salsa verde or rocket only if you want extra freshness.

  5. Step 5

    Close and serve while the pork is hot and fragrant.

    Look for: succulent herby pork with shards of crisp crackling in sturdy bread Tip: Warm the pork covered, then crisp the crackling separately for the best texture. Avoid: reheating porchetta until the lean meat dries out
Storage

Make ahead and storage

Storage

Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.

Make ahead

Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.