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.

Mulu Beyene
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I've been looking for a good pork recipe, and this one definitely fits the bill! The juniper berries added a nice touch of flavor. I'll be making this again for sure.


Hdufufjch N nccjcjf
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


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This was an interesting dish. I'd never had juniper berries before, and I wasn't sure what to expect. The flavor was definitely unique, but I'm not sure if I liked it. The pork was cooked perfectly, though.


Muqarab Hussain
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I'm not a huge fan of juniper berries, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The berries added a subtle flavor that really complemented the pork. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Ethan Sherinah
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The juniper berries added a wonderful flavor to the pork. I will definitely be making this again.


Singian Mary Ann
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated for my taste. I ended up simplifying it and it turned out great.


Mary Matchett
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The pork was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Igna Aj
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This was a delicious and easy dish to make. I would highly recommend it.


Legacy Goffinet
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the juniper berries. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdullah Nizamani
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This pork dish was phenomenal! The juniper berries added a unique and delicious flavor that I'd never experienced before. The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this dish again.