The pork loin with caramelized onions is an excellent, easy, and very tasty main course that you can also prepare in advance and serve at room temperature. It is excellent piping hot right out of the oven for a family lunch or a festive occasion, as I am already thinking about Christmas.
Pork loin, a tender and flavorful cut of meat, lends itself magnificently to various preparations. In this recipe, we propose enhancing its taste through pairing with caramelized onions, which impart a sweet and savory touch to the dish. The combination of these ingredients not only enriches the aromatic profile of the meat but transforms every bite into a delightful experience.
Discover how this simple pairing can give life to a dish with a unique and irresistible character.
The pork loin with caramelized onions requires no significant preparations; some aromatic herbs and the onions make this dish truly flavorful, and with oven cooking, you can do other things while the loin cooks itself.
This dish is perfect for a special dinner or to surprise your guests with an explosion of flavor.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs pork loin
- 4 heads onions
- 4 tbsps sugar
- 2 tbsps white wine vinegar
- 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 3 pinches salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 clove white garlic from Piacenza
- 1 tsp rosemary
Tools
- 1 baking tray
Preparation
To prepare the pork loin with caramelized onions, first chop all the aromatic herbs together with the garlic clove.
In a small bowl, mix the herbs with a pinch of salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Take the piece of meat and massage it with the herb preparation well on all sides to flavor it well.
Cover a baking tray with parchment paper and place the loin on top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 428°F for at least 40 minutes, turning the piece of meat halfway through cooking.
Now you can focus on preparing the caramelized onions to complete the pork loin with caramelized onions.
Finely chop the onions after peeling them and place them in a large pan with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Mix well and cook the onions until they are well cooked but not burnt, so I recommend stirring often.
Salt after a few minutes, and if they dry out too much, add a couple of tablespoons of water to continue cooking.
After 10 minutes, add the sugar and wine vinegar, mix again, and add salt.
The onions will be ready when they are just golden and almost transparent but not burnt.
After the cooking time of the loin in the oven, check the internal temperature of the piece of meat by inserting the food thermometer.
The temperature should be 158°F for perfect cooking.
Now you are ready to bring the pork loin with caramelized onions to the table.
Slice it thinly and sprinkle the caramelized onions still hot on top.
You can then serve the pork loin with caramelized onions just prepared and hot, or wait for it to cool slightly and slice it to serve at room temperature and..
ENJOY YOUR MEAL
Tips
Pork loin with caramelized onions can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container without the caramelized onions, which should be stored separately in a glass jar.
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