Irish Loin Of Pork

Directions

Pat pork dry. Score well with sharp knife.

Combine parsley, onion, lemon peel, basil and garlic in small bowl. Whisk in ½ cup oil.

Rub into pork. Wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight.

Let pork stand at room temperature 1 hour before roasting.

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Brush pork with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Set on rack in shallow pan.

Roast until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of meat registers 170 degrees F., about 2½ hours.

Set meat aside to rest.

Degrease pan juices.

Blend Sherry into pan juices.

Cook over low heat 2 minutes. Pour into sauce boat.

Transfer pork to platter.

Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Pass sauce separately.