European Recipes:Irish Recipes: Irish Loin Of Pork

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                             Irish Loin Of Pork

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Serving Size : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pork                             Ethnic
                 Marinades

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         -----PATTI - VDRJ67A-----
    1      pound         Boneless pork loin
      1/2 cup           Olive oil
      1/2 cup           Parsley -- chopped fresh
    3      tablespoons   Olive oil
      1/4 cup           Onion -- minced
      3/4 cup           Dry Sherry
      1/4 cup           Lemon peel -- finely grated
                         Parsley; fresh sprigs
    1      tablespoon    Basil -- chopped fresh
                         - as garnish
    3                    Garlic clove -- crushed
                         Lemon; sliced -- as garnish

Pat pork dry. Score well with sharp knife. Combine parsley, onion, peel,
basil and garlic in small bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Rub into pork. Wrap
in foil and refrigerate overnight. Let pork stand at room temperature 1
hour before roasting. Preheat oven to 350~. Brush pork with remaining 3
tablespoons olive oil. Set on rack in shallow pan. Roast until meat
thermometer inserted in thickest part of meat registers 170~, about 2 1/2
hours. Set meat aside. Degrease pan juices. Blend Sherry into pan juices.
Cook over low heat 2 minutes. Pour into sauceboat. Transfer pork to
platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Pass sauce
separately.