Arista Tonnata (Pork Loin with Tuna Sauce)
Ingredients (4x servings)
For the Pork Loin:
- 2.2 lbs (1 kg) pork loin
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 sprigs sage
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup dry white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tuna Sauce:
- 2 medium eggs
- 7 oz (200 g) canned tuna, drained
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salted capers
- 3 anchovy fillets in oil
- 1 cup (150 g) meat broth
- Capers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
For the Pork Loin:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil with rosemary, sage, and garlic cloves.
- Season the pork loin with salt and pepper, and sear on all sides until golden.
- Transfer the pork loin to a baking dish with herbs underneath. Deglaze the pan with the white wine and pour it over the pork. Cook in the oven for about 1 hour, occasionally basting with the cooking juices.
- The pork is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C). (Using a probe thermometer throughout cooking is recommended.)
- Let the pork cool completely before slicing it thinly.
- If the pan juices have reduced too much, add a little water, deglaze again, and reduce the sauce as needed, finishing with a pat of butter.
For the Tuna Sauce:
- In a blender, combine hard-boiled eggs, drained tuna, anchovy fillets, capers, and meat broth.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
To Assemble:
- Spread some tuna sauce on a serving platter.
- Arrange the thin pork slices on the platter, slightly overlapping.
- Cover the slices with more tuna sauce.
- Garnish with caper berries and drizzle with the reduced cooking sauce.