1. Tie kitchen string around pork in three places so it doesn't flatten while roasting. Place salt and garlic in a small bowl and mash with the back of a spoon to form a paste. Stir in oil, rosemary and lemon zest; rub the mixture into the pork. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
3. Place the pork in a roasting pan. Roast, turning once or twice, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145 degrees F, 40 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, add vermouth (or wine) and vinegar to the roasting pan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the sauce is reduced by half, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove the string and slice the roast. Add any accumulated juices to the sauce and serve with the pork.
Roasting Tips
1. Very cold meat won't roast evenly.
Place it on the counter while preheating the oven.
2. Durable cotton kitchen string is
sold at kitchenware stores, most gourmet markets and large supermarkets. Do not use sewing thread or yarn, which may contain inedible dyes or unsavory chemicals.
3. A heavy-duty, high-sided roasting pan is essential for conducting heat evenly. Never substitute a cookie sheet. A broiler pan will work in a pinch, but the roast will inevitably be somewhat chewier.
4. Give it a rest. A roast's internal
temperature will rise about 10 degrees while resting. The natural juices will also reincorporate into the meat's fibers and the skin or crust will dry out slightly for a more toothsome yet more succulent dinner.
calories 221 carbohydrates 1 fat 11 saturated fat 3 mono unsaturated fat 6 protein 24 cholesterol 69 fiber 0 potassium 368
This recipe has been added to the following public cookbooks:
The Hawaiian Pork Cookbook,
Bill D'Andrea cooks,
Good Eats,
jim cook book,
Bob's Cookbook
| Rating | Submitted by | Comment Summary |
|---|---|---|
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ | TSW11236
08/21/07 12:00 AM |
Tuscan Roast PorkInstructions were easy and result was delicious! I'll make this again! |
| ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ | Jomara7
05/27/07 12:00 AM |
TUSCON PORK36 HRS. NO CHANCE |
1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
Use your AOL screen name to sign in and add your
own rating and review.
Sign In Now
Don't have a screen name yet? Register here and
you'll soon be on your way to rating & reviewing
recipes.
Register
ADVERTISEMENT
Find dozens of delicious and nutritious Mediterranean recipes from EatingWell - from classic Parsley Tabbouleh to Herbed Lamb Chops with Greek Couscous Salad. Plus savory, summery seafood recipes.
© 2008 AOL, LLC All Rights Reserved