Braised Pork

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It may seem odd to cook pork in milk, but the result is rich and tender. funny how the british have a reputation for bland food. i'd say more like subtle" or "un-fussy." sometimes plain cooking is just plain good cooking."

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Steps

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Heat oil and butter in a large dutch oven or pot that will fit the pork loin over medium heat.

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Add the pork , onions , and garlic and brown meat well on all sides for about 15 minutes.

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Add milk , juniper berries , and sage.

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Increase heat and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat to low , cover and simmer until pork is tender 1 to 1 1 / 2 hours , turning several times to self-baste.

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Transfer pork to a serving dish and keep warm.

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Increase heat , if desired and cook liquid until it is a light brownish color.

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To serve , slice pork in thick slices and season with salt and pepper , strain liquid then season with a little salt and pepper.

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Drizzle a little of the strained sauce over pork , garnish with fresh sage leaves and serve additional sauce on the side.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, butter, pork loin, garlic cloves, onion, milk, juniper berries, fresh sage, salt & freshly ground black pepper