Tuscan-style butterflied pork loin roast with pancetta herb paste and lemon vinaigrette
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Read about pork loin (roast, or pieces cut from it) in the BrightCulinary Book
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- 1 whole full-sized boneless pork loin
Unwrap the boneless pork loin and pat dry; cut out the center roast, which carries the largest fat cap.
Breaking down the loin
Butterfly the roast: cut along the bottom third and open it like a book, then cut again and open it once more.
- freshly chopped rosemary
- 8 cloves minced garlic
- ⅓ cup high quality olive oil
- 1 whole lemon zest
Put the chopped rosemary and minced garlic in a cold stainless steel pan with one third cup olive oil and the zest of one lemon.
Heat on medium-low, bringing it to a gentle simmer over about three minutes, then cook two minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof container, pressing the solids; reserve the oil and cool the paste.
- pancetta
Pulse the pancetta a few times, add the herb mixture and process into a smooth paste, about 60 seconds.
Pancetta herb paste
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
Season the roast lightly all over with salt and pepper; turn fat cap side down.
Roast at 275F for about two hours, until the thickest part reads 135F.
Sear the roast in a ripping hot skillet, with the zested lemon halved and placed cut side down, until the fat cap is deeply browned; remove the lemons when brown.
- freshly chopped parsley
Make a vinaigrette from the seared lemons, the reserved oil and a little chopped parsley; whisk with a fork until emulsified and season with salt and pepper.