PORK WITH JUNIPER BERRIES

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Categories     Pork

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 20

Potatoes:
1/3 c. olive oil
1 lb. russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1" pcs.
10 oz. green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 tbsp. minced sage
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt, pepper to taste
Pork:
3 tbsp. lard or olive oil
2 oz. guanciale or pancetta, minced
1 1-lb. pork tenderloin
salt and pepper
1 tbsp. juniper berries
4 sprigs rosemary
3 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 springs flowering fennel, optional
1 c. dry white wine
1 c. chicken stock

Steps:

  • Make the potatoes: Heat oil in 12" skillet over med-hi heat. Cook potatoes until golden, 10-12 minutes. Stir in green beans, sage, garlic, s&p. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, until potatoes are tender, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; keep warm. Make pork: Wipe skillet clean and melt lard over med-hi heat. Cook guanciale until crisp. Transfer guanciale to plate. Season pork with s&p; cook, turning as needed, until browned, 8-10 minutes. Add juniper, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, garlic,and fennel, if using.Cook 1-2 minutes. Add wine, cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet, until evaporated, 12-15 minutes. Add stock; boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, slightly covered, until instant thermo reads 145. Let pork rest 5 minutes, then slice 1/2" in. thick. Simmer sauce until thickened, 10-12 minutes. Discard herbs and stir in reserved guanciale, salt and pepper; spoon over pork. Serve with potatoes and green beans.

Mohammad Ali Bhatti
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This dish was a disappointment. The pork was tough and the sauce was bland.


Grizzly Graham
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was so tender and the sauce was amazing. I can't wait to make it again.


Aimal Hashimy
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was easy to make and the results were delicious.


Kripa Gurung
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The pork was tender and the sauce was flavorful. However, I think it could have been better with a few tweaks.


Mack Smith
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I found the flavor of the juniper berries to be a bit overpowering. Next time I'll use less.


SAHEED OMOTOSHO
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The pork was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Izu khattak
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Not bad!


Thaslima Pakhi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork was cooked to perfection and the juniper berries added a delightful flavor. I would highly recommend this dish to anyone looking for a delicious and unique pork recipe.


tiktok lovers
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The pork with juniper berries was a hit at my dinner party. The guests raved about the unique flavor and the tender texture of the meat. I will definitely be making this dish again.


BADHON
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. My family loved it!


Freddy Lemm
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This pork dish was an absolute delight! The juniper berries added a unique and flavorful touch that perfectly complemented the tender pork. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the combination of ingredients created a truly memorable dish.