Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Loin of Pork A L'Apicius

Loin of Pork A L'Apicius
(Serves 4)

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of honey
2 oz of red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon of curry
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
2 oz of canola oil
11/2 pound center cut boneless pork loin, trimmed
Salt and pepper
4 oz of water or chicken stock
2 tablespoons of butter

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Mix honey, vinegar, curry and cayenne in a bowl and set aside. Place a large ovenproof pan on the stove, over medium heat and add the oil.

2. Season the pork with salt and pepper and place in the pan. Cook the pork 30 seconds a side, but do not sear. Pour the honey mixture over the pork.
Pour the water or stock into the bottom of the pan. Roast the pork, turning the pork and basting it every 10 minutes. Allow to meat to rest for 10 minutes.

3. Serve with polenta, mashed potatoes or your favorite vegetable.

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