Spanish Pork With White Wine Recipes

WHITE WINE MARINATED PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients in a small bowl; mix well.
• Place the roast in a large resealable bag.
• Pour the wine marinade over the roast; seal bag.
• Turn the bag to coat the roast.
• Marinate in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 2 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Remove the roast from the bag and discard the marinade.
• Place the roast, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
• Insert a meat thermometer.
• Bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until thermometer reads 155 degrees F.
• For gravy: Strain the meat drippings.
• Add white wine to the meat drippings to equal 1-1/4 cup.
• In a small saucepan, combine 2 T water and 4 T cornstarch, blending until smooth.
• Add the wine and drippings.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Boil and stir until it starts to thicken.
• It will continue to thicken after you remove it from the heat, so don't keep it on the heat too long!

LOIN OF PORK IN WHITE WINE WITH GARLIC, FENNEL AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
• Using kitchen twine, tie the loin so it holds together or, if you're lucky, your butcher will do it for you.
• Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Roll the meat in the fennel seeds till covered.
• In a casserole, roasting pan or large saute pan which is oven proof, melt half the butter and half the olive oil over medium high heat.
• Sear the pork on all sides (including the ends, until the meat is nice and golden all over.
• If your pork is very lean (my preference), you may need to add a bit more olive oil during the braising process.
• Add the garlic cloves, the sliced fennel, the rosemary and bay leaves and the wine.
• Loosely tent the pan with foil and place in the pre-heated oven.
• Roast until the meat thermometer reaches 150°F.
• The pork cooks rather quickly, so check after about 30-35 minutes; depending on your oven it should be done within about three-quarters of an hour.
• Remove the meat to a platter and cover with the foil.
• Add the remaining butter to the drippings and fennel herb mixture and stir till butter melts.
• Pour on platter around the pork and enjoy.