Horseradish-Roasted Pork

Preparation info
  • 6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables

By Elizabeth Schneider

Published 1986

  • About

Don’t be tempted to cut down what appears to be a staggering dose of horseradish. When roasted, the pungent root becomes almost sweet, retaining its flavor but little of its bite. You can follow this procedure with other fat-covered meats for a similarly brown-crusted roast: lots of savory goodness from one ingredient and little labor.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless center-cut pork loin, not trimmed or tied
  • Chunk of peeled horseradish about 2 by 2 inches, grated (about ¼-⅓ cup)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Trim off the fat layer that covers the pork and any other easily removed fat parts. Set fat briefly in freezer until firm. Once cold, cut in 1-inch pieces. Combine in processor with 3 tablespoons horse-radish and whirl to a purée.
  2. Open out pork, cutting as needed to evenly distribute seasoning; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and remaining horse-radish. Tie roast i