Bolognese Pork Loin Braised In Milk

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   Heat butter and oil over medium-high heat in a casserole with lid in which meat will fit snugly.

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   When butter foam subsides, add pork fat side down.

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   Brown meat thoroughly on all sides, lowering heat if butter starts to brown.

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   Add salt and pepper and a little milk; wait until it becomes caramel color, then add enough milk to immerse 2/3 of the pork.

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   Reduce heat to medium; cover casserole leaving top slightly ajar.

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   Cook slowly for approximately 2 hours or until meat is easily pierced with fork.

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   Turn and baste meat occasionally, adding any remaining milk.

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   When meat is cooked, remove it to platter and keep warm.

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   Milk in casserole should have coagulated into small nut-brown clusters.

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    If not, raise heat to high, cook uncovered briskly until milk further reduces and darkens.

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    Skim off fat and discard, being careful not to remove any coagulated milk clusters.

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    Add warm water, turn heat to high, boil away all water while scraping and loosening all cooking residue in casserole.

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    Taste and correct seasonings; remove trussing.

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    Carve into 3/8-inch thick slices.

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    Spoon sauce over pork and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.