Aromatic Pork in Cold Vegetable Sauce

Like many cooks, I often shy away from cooking meat on a hot summer’s night—unless someone else volunteers to fire up the grill, of course. But roasts and other large cuts of meat do not have to be forsaken completely when it’s hot outside: simply poach them ahead of time and serve them cool, with a flavorful sauce on top. With a salad on the side, you’ve got an easy supper that cuts down on heat in the kitchen and gives the cook a well-deserved break.

This aromatic pork is accompan