MAIALE AL LATTE
(Pork Cooked in Milk)

     
     

 

 
 

3-5 lb pork loin roast with most of the fat removed (4.5 lbs will feed 5-6 adults)
salt and pepper
2 oz butter
2 T olive oil
5 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
small handful of sage leaves
2 to 2.5 pints of whole milk
pared peel of lemon (without pith)

 

   
  1. Generously season the pork on all sides. Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan or casserole with a lid just large enough to hold the the pork. Brown the meat on all sides, remove, and drain the fat from the pan.
  2. Melt the butter in the pan, saute the garlic with the sage leaves. Before the garlic begins to color, return the pork to the pan.
  3. Add enough HOT milk to the pan to come up to about .5 to .75 the way up the pork. Bring to a boil, add the lemon rind, reduce heat and cover loosely.
  4. Simmer slowly for 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Do not turn the meat.
  5. When done, the milk will have curdled and will form a golden sauce. Season carefully.
  6. Remove the roast, slice and serve with the sauce.

from The River Cafe Cookbook, Vol 2