January Pork

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January Pork

Description

Juniper berries and bay leaves Bring a soft spicy flavor to this pork dish. Dish must be marinated for up to 18 hours. From The Splendid Table.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :24 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 2 Hr 0 Min

Total Time : 26 Hr 0 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 8
  • 4 extra virgin olive oil


  • 10 juniper berries


  • 1 garlic clove


  • 1 clove


  • 1⁄8 black pepper


  • 4lbs boneless center pork loin


  • 1 bay leaf


  • 2⁄3 dry white wine


  • 1⁄2 cup poultry or 1⁄2 cup meat stock


  • salt

Directions

  • Combine the olive oil, juniper berries, garlic, clove and pepper in a food processor.
  • Process until finely chopped.
  • Put the pork in a dish large enough to hold it and rub the entire surface with the mixture.
  • Lightly cover and let marinate in the fridge for 18 to 24 hours.
  • Next day preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Transfer the pork and marinade to a shallow roasting pan.
  • Sprinkle the meat lightly with salt and set the bay leaf on top of the roast.
  • Roast For 1 hour and 50 minutes or until internal temperature of 155°F.
  • Baste the meat with the pan juices and the wine adding the wine in thirds: the first third goes over the pork after the first 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Add another third after 20 minutes and another third is poured over the meat after 10 minutes.
  • Add a little water if the pan juices threaten to burn.
  • Once the meat is done cooking remove it and place on a platter and keep warm.
  • Degrease the pan juices and keep them hot as well.
  • If the pan juices are skimpy,set the pan over high heat and stir in the broth.
  • Simmer the juices as you scrape up the brown bits.
  • Taste for seasoning and keep warm.
  • Thinly slice the pork and arrange it on a warm platter.
  • moisten with pan juices and serve hot.
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