Pork roll with herbs
6 servings
90 minutes
Herb-stuffed pork roll is a vibrant representative of Italian cuisine, embodying its rich aromas and love for natural ingredients. This recipe is rooted in Tuscan gastronomy traditions, where meat is prepared with great attention to spices and fresh herbs. Juicy pork infused with the aroma of tarragon, cilantro, and basil creates a harmony of flavors, while the combination of nutmeg, cumin, and coriander adds spicy notes. The baked roll has a crispy crust and tender texture inside, with its rich flavor unfolding both hot and cold. It is perfect for a festive dinner or a cozy family gathering, complemented by a glass of red wine and a light side of roasted vegetables.
1
Make a deep cut on the ham, open it slightly, and carefully cut out the bone.
2
Chop the garlic finely.
- Garlic: 0.5 head
3
Crush peppercorns, cumin and coriander seeds, sea salt in a mortar and add nutmeg to them.
- Black peppercorns: 6 pieces
- Cumin seeds (jeera): 1 teaspoon
- Coriander seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Sea salt: to taste
- Ground nutmeg: pinch
4
Bundle the green twigs, place them on the meat with garlic, and add 1/3 of the spices.
- Tarragon: 3 stems
- Coriander: 4 sprigs
- Basil: 4 sprigs
- Garlic: 0.5 head
- Sea salt: to taste
5
Roll the meat into a roulade and tie it with cooking twine.
6
Fry the roll in a heated pan with olive oil for 4 minutes on each side.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
7
Transfer the meat to a dish and rub with the remaining spices.
- Coriander seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds (jeera): 1 teaspoon
- Black peppercorns: 6 pieces
- Sea salt: to taste
- Ground nutmeg: pinch
8
Cover the form with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 1 hour. Remove the foil and let it brown for 15 minutes.
9
It can be served warm or cold.