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Slow-roasted Tuscan pork recipe

Slow-roasted Tuscan pork recipe

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Slow-roasted until mouthwateringly tender and rubbed in a blend of fragrant herbs, this Italian-inspired pork is perfect for elevating your classic Sunday roast. See method

  • Serves 6-8
  • Takes 5 hrs 20 mins
  • 446 calories / serving
  • Freezable
  • Healthy
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 2.5kg pork leg joint
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
  • 2 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 2 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

For the mint caper sauce

  • 2 tbsp tiny capers
  • 2 shallots
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tbsp Tesco Finest extra virgin olive oil
  • 20g fresh mint, stems removed
  • 4 cloves garlic, cut into slivers

Perfect with:

  • Birra Moretti Premium Lager Beer Bottle 12x330ml
    A well-balanced lager, perfect with Italian cuisine
  • Birra Moretti Zero Alcohol Free Beer 4 x 330ml
    A non-alcoholic beer with hoppy and citrus notes

Perfect with:

  • Birra Moretti Premium Lager Beer Bottle 12x330ml
    A well-balanced lager, perfect with Italian cuisine
  • Birra Moretti Zero Alcohol Free Beer 4 x 330ml
    A non-alcoholic beer with hoppy and citrus notes

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    Each serving contains

    • Energy

      1865kj
      446kcal       22%

    • Fat

      18g 25%

    • Saturates

      4g 19%

    • Sugars

      2g 2%

    • Salt

      0.8g 13%

    of the reference intake
    Carbohydrate 4g Protein 69.5g Fibre 3.7g

    Method

    1. Preheat the oven 140°C. Take a sharp knife and cut small slits into the meat. Insert the slivers of garlic all over the meat. Mix together the herbs and chilli. Rub the pork roast with 1 tbsp of olive oil and salt and pepper.
    2. In a very large frying pan, sear the meat on all sides until browned. Rub the remaining oil over the pork and then roll in the herbs. Arrange on a roasting rack over a roasting tin. Place in the hot oven and cook for approx 4-5 hours.
    3. The meat will be tender and fall apart when the string is removed. Slice the pork and place on a platter with rosemary sprigs and other fresh herbs. Serve with sauce and some crispy or mashed potatoes.
    4. To make the sauce, finely chop the capers, shallots, garlic, and mint and place in a small bowl. Add the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and a large pinch of sugar. Mix well and pour into a serving jug.

    Freezing and defrosting guidelines

    In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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    For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.

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    Birra Moretti L'Autentica and Birra Moretti Sale Di Mare are brewed in the UK. Birra Moretti Zero is brewed in the Netherlands. Birra Moretti Zero contains ≤ 0.05% ABV.

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