Czech Roast Pork Loin (Veprova Pecene) Recipe

Name: Czech Roast Pork Loin (Veprova Pecene) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European,American
Ingredients: 4 pounds boneless pork loin, rolled; or 6-pound bone-in pork loin or 6-pound Boston butt or pork shoulder; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons lard, or vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon dried marjoram; 2 tablespoons caraway seeds; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 large onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick, optional

A traditional Czech roast pork loin, perfect for family dinners or elegant meals, is typically served with bread dumplings and cabbage.

⭐ 3.9 (17 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 2 minTotal: 12 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Eastern European American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Trim excess fat from the pork loin, then rub with salt and pepper.
Heat 3 tablespoons lard or oil in a large skillet and brown the seasoned pork on all sides.
Transfer browned pork to a roasting pan.
Sprinkle pork with 1 tablespoon marjoram, 2 tablespoons caraway seeds, 2 tablespoons parsley, and 1 cup water, then top with onion slices.
Roast for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting every 15-20 minutes, adding water as needed, and covering with foil if browning too quickly.
Remove cooked pork to a platter.
Skim fat from pan juices and season with salt and pepper.
Serve pork slices with dumplings and pan juices, alongside cabbage.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 456 kcal

Carbohydrate: 1 g

Cholesterol: 183 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 60 g

Saturated Fat: 7 g

Sodium: 251 mg

Sugar: 0 g

Fat: 22 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g