
Agrodolce Pork Loin with Grapes, Parsley and Hazelnuts
- Makes4 to 6 servings
- Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
- Active time plus cooling35 minutes active
- 3
Agrodolce is the Italian term for sweet and sour and is a flavoring combination typically paired with rich meats, such as pork. In this recipe, honey provides the sweet while balsamic vinegar adds the sour. We sear only one side—the fat side—of a pork loin roast, then pressure cook it on a rack above the liquid that later becomes the sauce. Make sure your pork loin will fit comfortably in the pot and don’t trim off the fat, as it adds richness to an otherwise lean cut. A simple salad of fresh parsley, red grapes and toasted hazelnuts makes this roast an elegant meal. To save time, prep the salad ingredients while the pork cooks.
Don’t opt out of using the rack. If the pork sits directly in the liquid, the texture of the submerged areas will be affected by the vinegar’s acidity. When making the sauce, don’t add all the butter at once and make sure to reduce the sauce until it is glossy and full-bodied. If the sauce breaks and the butter separates, stir in droplets of water until the sauce is once again shiny and emulsified.
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