Pork alla Genovese

Slow-cooked pork joint rolled with herbs and garlic, braised for hours with a mountain of onions to create a rich sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1530 kcals 6120 kcals
Carbohydrates 95.5 grams 381.8 grams
Fat 102.6 grams 410.2 grams
Protein 56.1 grams 224.5 grams
Cook Time
195 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Parmesan Cheese
freshly grated
GrainsCereals
400
g
Liquids
200
ml
Meat
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
3
clove
Garlic
sliced
1
handful
Flat leaf Parsley
fresh, roughly torn
1
branch
Rosemary
part of bouquet garni
2
piece
Bay Leaf
part of bouquet garni
2
piece
Sage
leaves, part of bouquet garni
OilsFats
150
ml
Vegetables
2.5
kg
Onion
large cooking onions, sliced
1
stalk
Celery
diced
1
piece
Carrot
diced
1
piece

Steps

  • Unroll the pork joint with a sharp knife until flat with skin-side down.
  • Rub salt, pepper, garlic, and parsley into the meat.
  • Roll the meat and secure it tightly with string.
  • Heat 150ml olive oil in a large saucepan and brown meat on all sides.
  • Remove meat and add onions, celery, and carrots to the pan.
  • Add the bouquet garni and cook until onions soften.
  • Return meat to the pan, cover, and simmer on low heat for 3 hours.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and turn the meat.
  • Increase heat, add 200ml white wine, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the meat from the saucepan.
  • Mash the cooked onions slightly using a potato masher.
  • Adjust the seasoning of the onion sauce to taste.
  • Serve onion sauce over cooked pennette pasta with parmesan.
  • Slice the pork and serve as a main with sauce and salad.