braised pork loin, flanders style
This is the method wild boar used to be cooked, but works well with domestic pork. Serve with parsley potatoes.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 (2-3lbs) boneless pork loin roast
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 stick celery, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 large bay leaf
- 6 juniper berries
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups full-bodied red wine, such as burgundy
- 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted (divided)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup cognac
- 1-2 tablespoon red currant jelly
- 1-2 teaspoon potato starch
How To Make braised pork loin, flanders style
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Step 1One day before serving, place meat and next 9 ingredients (through salt and pepper) in a large glass bowl. Pour in enough wine to cover meat and add vinegar. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or up to 2 days).
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Step 2Remove meat from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
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Step 3Heat half the butter and the oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat until hot but not smoking. Reduce heat to medium, add the meat and brown on all sides, about 15 minutes.
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Step 4Remove pan from heat and pour Cognac over, light with a long fireplace lighter or long wooden match. When flame goes out, pour marinade into pan.
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Step 5Simmer, partially covered, over low heat until meat is tender, about 1 hour.
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Step 6Transfer meat to cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
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Step 7Remove parsley stems, thyme stems and bay leaf from juices; discard. Remove vegetables with slotted spoon and reserve.
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Step 8Bring cooking liquid to a boil over high heat and boil, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes, until reduced by one third.
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Step 9Puree the cooking liquid and vegetables in a blender until smooth. Return to pan and reheat. Stir in red currant jelly.
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Step 10If sauce needs thickening, mix a little potato starch with 1 tablespoon water and whisk into sauce. Whisk in remaining butter (do not boil).
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Step 11Slice meat and serve with sauce.
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