Mean Chef’s Morelia Pork Roast

 

Ingredients for 8 servings:
1. 5 lbs pork loin roast
2. 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
3. 2 teaspoons salt
4. 1/4 cup flour
5. 1 teaspoon black pepper
6. 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
7. 1/2 teaspoon thyme
8. 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
9. 1 cup dry white wine
10. 1 cup chicken broth
11. 3/4 cup apple juice
12. 2 garlic cloves, peeled
13. 1 cup sour cream

Directions:
1. In a mortar or heavy bowl crush the fennel seed and salt with the pestle.
2. Add the flour, pepper and herbs, mix thoroughly, then rub this mixture over the roast.
3. Cover the bottom of a heavy Dutch oven with a thin layer of cooking oil.
4. Brown the roast on all sides, then pour into the pot the wine, broth and apple juice.
5. Smash the garlic with the flat side of a knife and throw it into the pot, too.
6. Put a lid on the pot and shove it into a 325 oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
7. Remove the pork to a warm dish.
8. On an oven burner bring the pot liquids to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in the sour cream.
9. Slice the meat and serve some sauce over the top.

Enjoy your meal!