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History: Porchetta is a dish coming from Lazio. Its history dates back to the Roman Empire, and its processing methods are even mentioned in some works by scholars and artists of 400 BC. It seems that it was the favorite dish of Emperor Nero, famous for his refined palate. An ancient method to prepare porchetta is also mentioned in a recipe contained in "De Re Coquinaria", dating back to the time of Tiberius. Nowadays, porchetta is widespread all over the national territory, with small variations linked to the use of particular spices or herbs, appreciated for its taste, simplicity, and varieties of use. As a specialty from Treviso, porchetta was born in 1919 thanks to Ermete Beltrame.