Pork Poached in Milk with Cavolo Nero

A traditional Italian dish of tender pork shoulder poached in seasoned milk with lemon, sage, potatoes, and wilted greens.

Comfort Food Italian Pork High Protein Slow Cooked

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1202.5

kcal / serving

4810 kcal total

Carbs

49.1g

per serving

196.2 g total

Fat

87.1g

per serving

348.5 g total

Protein

55.5g

per serving

222 g total

Cook Time

120

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

100

Butter

Unsalted, for the pork

Butter

Unsalted, for the cavolo nero

1.5

Milk

Full-fat

Fruits

piece

Lemon

Unwaxed, zest stripped and halved

Meat

750

Pork Loin

Boned, with rind attached

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

Sliced

leaf

Sage

pinch

Salt

To taste

pinch

Black Pepper

Freshly ground

OilsFats

Olive Oil

Approx 2 tbsp

Vegetables

500

Potato

Waxy, peeled and left whole

head

Cavolo Nero

Chopped

Method

Heat 100g butter and oil in a large ovenproof pan and sear pork until golden-brown.

Remove pork, then fry garlic and sage for 2 minutes before adding lemon zest, juice, lemon halves, and milk.

Bring to a boil, season pork, and return meat to the pan with the potatoes.

Preheat the oven to 160°C.

Cook in the oven for 90 to 120 minutes until the pork is tender.

Wilt the cavolo nero in a pan with remaining butter and a splash of water.

Slice the pork thickly and serve with the potatoes, sauce, and greens.