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Romanian Roast Pork with Mămăligă
A classic Romanian dish featuring roasted pork served with a traditional cornmeal porridge
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Rub the pork roast with olive oil, garlic, paprika, caraway, salt, and pepper
- Place the pork in a roasting pan and cook for 2.5-3 hours until tender
- While the pork cooks, prepare the polenta: bring water to a boil, add polenta, and cook for 25-30 minutes
- Stir in butter, cheese, and parsley to the polenta
- Once the pork is done, let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing
- Serve the sliced pork with a side of creamy polenta
- For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.
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