Tuscan Braised Pork Loin

Submitted by conniecooks

"This is a dish that devloped, filled with fresh herbs, and very delicious. I cook it in a good sized cast iron casserole with a lid. This dish can be served with polenta or garlic mashed potatoes"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3 lbs pork loin roast
• 8 ounces Italian sausages, casings removed and crumbled (about 4)
• salt & pepper
• olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon sage
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (to taste)

directions

1. Season the roast with salt and pepper.
2. Brown on all sides in Olive oil.
3. Remove to a plate.
4. Brown sausage meat.
5. Saute onion and garlic with sausage.
6. Add chicken stock, bay leaves, Basil, & thyme.
7. Cook for 3 minutes.
8. Add diced tomatoes.
9. Place Roast in sauce.
10. Add rosemary, sage, and parsley.
11. hot pepper flakes to taste.
12. Bake at 350° F till an internal temp of 140° F is reached.