Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Roast
- 1 pork loin (1 1/2 pounds)
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus several sprigs
- 1/4 pound pancetta (Italian bacon) or bacon, thinly sliced
- 8 to 10 cipollini or small white onions, unpeeled
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Season the pork with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Rub the pork with the chopped rosemary; wrap with the pancetta, overlapping strips slightly.
- Lay a rosemary sprig on top; tie the pork with kitchen twine.
- Scatter onions and rosemary sprigs around the pork.
- Roast in the oven, basting occasionally with cooking juices, until the internal temperature is 145F on a meat thermometer, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven.
- Transfer the pork and onions to a platter; cover with foil.
- Make the pan sauce: In a small bowl, combine the butter and flour.
- Pour off the fat from the skillet; place over medium heat.
- Add the stock, scraping bottom of skillet to loosen browned bits.
- Bring to a boil; reduce the liquid slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the butter mixture; cook until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with the pork and onions.
pork loin, salt, extravirgin olive oil, fresh rosemary, pancetta, cipollini, unsalted butter, flour, chicken stock
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pancetta-wrapped-pork-roast-392593 (may not work)