Pork Loin Braised in Milk

Preparation info
  • Serves

    6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr 20

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The Sun-Soaked Plate: 20 staple Mediterranean ingredients, endless flavours

By Marc Fosh

Published 2026

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.2 kg/2 lb 12

Method

This is simple Spanish comfort food. Slowly braising the pork in milk tenderises the meat and adds a delicious, robust flavour to the finished sauce. In Italy, it is traditionally made with pork shoulder and known as maiale al latte. It’s excellent served with creamy polenta or vegetables and new potatoes.

Heat the olive oil in a casserole dish (Dutch oven) over a low-medium heat. Sear