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Woo pork III

John DiPippa completes his pork loin trilogy:

The series of pork loin breakdowns continues, this time with a heaping load of veggies! This started with a classic Italian recipe with one onion sliced and softened in a pan.  While the onion was softening, I took the time to practice my knife skills on a few pounds of zucchinis. The zucchinis were added to the pan and given a quick pinch of salt and pepper.  About a pound of the pork loin was then cut into medium sized cubes and placed in a second pan to brown. 

As the zucchini began to brown and soften to the appropriate level, I added a little bit of tomato paste and vinegar to the pork cubes.  This put a really nice flavor and color on the pork before being placed over the steaming hot zucchini and onions.

Comments

nom nom, and may I add - NOM!

While I am certain he would not be offended, I will point out that I did not and not John.

I wish I had a better picture of the steam rising out of the bowl when it was all said and done. And yes, it was amazingly good.

Joel

Sounds and looks great. What I'm finding so interesting is the repetitive use of vinegar in the Italian dishes you make. Maybe I've been in the dark all this time, but it's never even occurred to me to throw in a splash of vinegar in tomato sauce. I'm trying it next time.

Boy,boy, boy......vinegar and gin in Italian cooking. Never crossed my mind. Gonna get me a pork loin and some veggies this weekend!

The gin is one of my own little additions. I am somewhat known for my preference for it. As for the vinegar, I used it as a stand in for wine for the longest time when I did not have wine sitting around (like college).

Joel-

Gonna try the pork loin and zucchini recipe tomorrow night for a lady friend. Will probably substitute wine-or gin!- for vinegar. Will let you know how it turns out!

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