Old spot cooked in milk, cinnamon, bay and lemon re

Name: Old spot cooked in milk, cinnamon, bay and lemon recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Whole loin of best quality Old Spot 3-4kg, boneless and skinless; 2 Lemons, pared and juiced; 2 l (3.5pints) Milk approx. (enough to cover the pork); 100 g (3.5oz) Unsalted butter; 1 Olive oil; 3 Heads of garlic, cut in half; 20 g (0.7oz) Cinnamon sticks; 5 Bay leaves; 2 White onions, cut into quarters and peeled; 10 g (0.4oz) Mixed peppercorns

Servings: persons

1
Season the pork all over and seal in a hot tray big enough to hold the pork as a whole.
2
Add the butter, garlic and thyme, let the pork sizzle to extract the flavour
3
Add the milk almost to cover, add the lemon zest and half of the juice, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves
4
Put in a low (150c, Gas mark 2) oven and cook uncovered for 1.5-2 hours
5
Remove the pork.
6
Keep warm and skim the sauce of excess fat, taste and reduce the sauce consistency.
7
The sauce should be nicely curdled
8
Cut the meat into slices and spoon over the sauce, soft onions and cinnamon sticks
9
Serve with some boiled potatoes and seasonal veg

1647

kcal

Calories

Fat

237

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Whole loin of best quality Old Spot 3-4kg, boneless and skinless, 2 Lemons, pared and juiced, 2 l (3.5pints) Milk approx. (enough to cover the pork), 100 g (3.5oz) Unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Old spot cooked in milk, cinnamon, bay and lemon recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old spot cooked in milk, cinnamon, bay and lemon recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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