Irish Pork With Herbs & Lemon

Submitted by Smurfetta Chef #427781

"A great old Irish recipe for pork loin. Very traditional & tasty."

 

• Ready In: 26hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 6 lbs boneless pork loin
• 1⁄4 cup onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 3⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup parsley, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup lemon peel, finely grated
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3⁄4 cup dry sherry

directions

1. Pat pork dry & score well with sharp knife.
2. Combine parsley, onion, peel, basil, and garlic in a small bowl.
3. Whisk in 2/3 of oil.
4. Rub into pork.
5. Wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight.
6. Let pork stand at room temperature 1 hour before roasting.
7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush pork with remaining olive oil. Set on rack in shallow pan.
8. Roast until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of meat registers 170 degrees F, about 2 1/2 hours.
9. Set meat aside.
10. Degrease pan juices & Blend Sherry into pan juices.
11. Cover and cook over low heat 2 minutes.
12. Pour into sauceboat.
13. Transfer pork to platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
14. Serve sauce separately.