Pancetta-Wrapped Pork with Breadcrumb Filling and Tomatoes
- 10 ounces boneless pork loin, cut into 1/4-inch-thick cutlets
- 16 thin pancetta slices
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 1-pint basket cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Pound cutlets between sheets of waxed paper to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Overlap 2 pancetta slices on work surface to form oval of same size as pork.
- Place 1 pork cutlet atop pancetta.
- Repeat with remaining pancetta and pork.
- Mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley and garlic in small bowl.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide mixture among cutlets.
- Fold in short ends and roll up pork and pancetta, enclosing filling completely.
- Use toothpicks to secure rolls.
- Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add rolls and cook until pancetta is crisp, turning frequently, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer rolls to plate.
- Remove toothpicks.
- Add onion and fennel seeds to drippings in skillet; saute until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes; saute 5 minutes.
- Add wine and simmer 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Return rolls to skillet.
- Cover skillet and cook over low heat until pork is just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve hot.
pork loin, parmesan cheese, fresh breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, olive oil, onion, fennel seeds, tomatoes, white wine
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pancetta-wrapped-pork-with-breadcrumb-filling-and-tomatoes-104060 (may not work)