Pork with Christmas Polenta

Stuffed pork loin wrapped in pancetta, roasted until moist, and served alongside a creamy, herb-infused three-cheese polenta.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1304 kcals 7824 kcals
Carbohydrates 18.4 grams 110.2 grams
Fat 97.1 grams 582.4 grams
Protein 88.1 grams 528.6 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
300
ml
120
ml
20
g
Parmesan
grated
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
GrainsCereals
1
handful
Breadcrumbs
fresh white
Meat
2
kg
Pork Loin
skin removed
14
slices
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Pepper
to taste
1
handful
Sage
roughly chopped
1
handful
Oregano
roughly chopped
1
handful
Parsley
roughly chopped
0.5
tsp
0.25
tsp
1
clove
Garlic
chopped
OilsFats
30
ml

Steps

  • Butterfly the pork loin by cutting it almost all the way through parallel to the board and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the herbs, lemon zest, and olive oil in a bowl.
  • Rub the herb mixture firmly onto the pork, roll it up tightly, and rest for 20 minutes.
  • Overlap pancetta slices on foil, place the pork on top, and roll into a tight sausage-shaped parcel.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Boil 200ml water with milk, salt, pepper, and garlic, then whisk in polenta and simmer for 45 minutes on low heat.
  • Sear the foil parcel in a hot roasting dish with vegetable oil for two minutes per side before roasting in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Check the pork is cooked by ensuring juices run clear, then rest for five minutes.
  • Stir cream and parmesan into the polenta, then finish by mixing in the mascarpone off the heat.
  • Unwrap the pork, slice it, and serve alongside the creamy polenta.