Sugared Pork

Ingredients

• 1 pork loin
• 2 tablespoons syrup
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons fat
• 1 pint white wine
• Thin slices orange
• Parsley sprigs

Method

1. 1

   Rub the meat well with salt and pepper and brown it nicely in hot fat.

2. 2

   Add the wine, syrup, and just enough boiling water to half cover.

3. 3

   Cover the kettle as close as possible and let simmer until tender, turning every 5 minutes at first, then every 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Allow 30 minutes to the pound.

5. 5

   When tender take out and sprinkle sugar over it.

6. 6

   Set under grill until a sugar crust forms.

7. 7

   Garnish with orange slices and parsley.

As published

This recipe was extracted from The European cookbook for American homes (from Italy, Spain, Portugal and France) (1936) by Brown, Cora Lovisa Brackett Mrs., page 63. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

SUGARED PORK (Carne de Cerdo en Dulce) 1 pork loin 2 tablespoons syrup Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons fat Thin slices orange 1 pint white wine Parsley sprigs

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