Braised Pork Loin Arrosto Di Maiale Al Latte Recipes

ITALIAN PORK LOIN BRAISED IN MILK

Steps:

• In a large, deep, heavy pan, melt the olive oil and butter on low (do not burn).
• Add the garlic,onion, and pancetta and saute' for a minute or two (still on a low temperature setting).
• Do not trim the fat off of the pork loin.
• Generously (very generously) sprinkle sea salt all over the pork loin.
• Sprinkle black pepper all over the pork loin.
• Place the pork loin in the pan, fat side down and brown it thoroughly on all four sides on a low-temperature setting.
• Do not burn the olive oil and garlic!
• When browned nicely, add the hot milk, hot cream, capers, sage and lemon zest.
• Taste the sauce . . . add more salt to taste preferences.
• Partially cover the pan.
• Simmer on the a low-medium setting on the stove for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, turning the pork loin over occasionally.
• The milk sauce will bubble up, so stir it occasionally.
• Continually pour some of the sauce (baste) over the pork as it simmers.
• The color of the sauce should turn to a golden brown color; if not turn up the heat a little for a few minutes at the end.
• Taste the sauce and add more salt if necessary.
• After cooking time is finished, remove the pork.
• Thickly slice the pork and place it on individual plates.
• Pour the creamy, curdled sauce over the pork.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

BRAISED PORK LOIN (ARROSTO DI MAIALE AL LATTE)

Steps:

• Trim excess fat from pork.
• Rub with 2 T olive oil, rosemary, pepper and garlic.
• Marinate at least 2 hours at room temperature or 8 hours in the refrigerator.
• In a Dutch-oven heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil Add pork and brown well on all sides Reduce heat to very low.
• Add milk and vinegar, At this point it will look truly gross, that's ok, it's supposed to look this way.
• Cover and cook, turning once or twice, until tender but not falling apart, 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
• Remove meat to a carving board, tent with foil.
• If the liquid in pan has not turned brown, raise heat a little and cook until thickened and light brown, whisk in a couple of tablespoons of water, scraping up all the residue, season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Carve pork into thin slices and pour sauce over it to serve.