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Braised Pork and Spinach

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(Recipe ID: 494)
Serves 6
Preparation time: 20 minutes; Cook time: 2 hours
Source: Vito De Carolis
Light and easy pork entree.
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds Pork loin
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil *
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 pounds Fresh spinach
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Crushed juniper berries, (optional)
*
Just a few go a long way.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large heavy pan.
- Add pork and brown quickly on all side.
- Pour off most of the fat.
- Add beef broth and heat; stir in sugar and soy sauce.
- Then simmer, covered, until pork is done (1½ to 2 hours).
- Remove meat, leaving gravy in pan.
- Let pork cool slightly, then slice.
- Set aside.
- Wash spinach, and remove tough stems.
- Add to gravy and cook, stirring gently until softened but still bright green.
- Drain spinach and transfer to a serving platter.
- Arrange pork slices over the top and serve.
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