Lomo de puerco relleno envuelto en tocino 😋 / Cocinando A la Periqué

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon provides a leaner option while pork belly is more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol, while water is a cost-effective base.

Cut the pork loin in half lengthwise without cutting all the way through.

Make cuts on the sides to extend the pork loin.

Spread the pork loin open.

Add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of mustard.

Add 3 tablespoons of butter, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of oregano, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 1.5 tablespoons of rosemary to a blender and blend until smooth.

Spread the blended mixture evenly over the pork loin using a brush.

Add cheese (Manchego or similar) cut into strips and mushrooms on top of the mixture.

Compact the filling and close the pork loin, wrapping it tightly as if wrapping a baby.

Season the outside of the pork loin with salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika.

Wrap the pork loin in bacon, ensuring the ends are secured.

Preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C).

Place the wrapped pork loin in the oven for 2.5 hours.

Check the pork loin; if you want it more browned, leave it longer.

Remove the pork loin from the oven and let it rest before slicing.

Slice the pork loin and serve with the juices and baby potatoes.

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