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Ingredientes
- 1 5-6 pound boneless pork shoulder, butterflied so that you have a rectangle of even thickness
- Spice rub:
- 1.5 ounces fennel seeds, ground
- 1.25 ounces ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
- Mix all spice rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 6 cups thinly sliced sweet onions, such as Vidalia (from about 2 large onions)
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 large bunch parsley, stems trimmed
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
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