IRISH LOIN OF PORK WITH LEMON AND HERBS

6 lb boneless pork loin
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup finely grated lemon peel
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup olive oil, divided use
3/4 cup dry sherry
Fresh parsley and lemon slices (for garnish)

Pat pork dry. Score well with sharp knife.

Combine parsley, onion, lemon peel, basil, and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in 2/3 of the oil. Rub into pork. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight.

Let pork stand at room temperature 1 hour before roasting.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Brush pork with remaining olive oil. Set on rack in shallow pan. Roast until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of meat registers 170 degrees F, about 2 1/2 hours. Set meat aside.

Degrease pan juices. Blend sherry into pan juices. Cover and cook over low heat 2 minutes. Pour into sauceboat.

Transfer pork to platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve sauce separately.

Makes 8 servings
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