Lomo Al Ajillo (Pork Loin in Garlic)

Another of my Spanish favourites, a recipe for real garlic lovers!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 kg  pork loin
• 1  head garlic, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 liter white wine
• 1  beef bouillon cube, low sodium
• 1  glass water
• 1 -2  bay leaf
• 10 -15  peppercorns
•  salt
•  extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Cut loin into bite-sized strips.
2. Heat large pan with extra virgin olive oil to medium-hug heat.
3. Place loin in pan.
4. Add the garlic and sauté a little but not brown and add a bit of wine.
5. Add bay leaf and peppers.
6. Add more wine and a glass of water, should be covered, season with Beef Bouillon Cube.
7. Lower heat slightly when it starts to reduce.
8. Immediately afterwards return to medium heat and let braise further on its own juice from 7 to 10 minutes.
9. Taste if it needs more wine.
10. When the sauce has reduced, serve the loin with potatoes.