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Ingredientes

• 2 pounds pork loin
• 2-3 carrots large chopped
• 2 cloves garlic chopped (divided)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 sprigs of rosemary
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pinch thyme
• 1/2 cup water

Preparación

1. 1

   With a sharp knife (using the tip of the knife) cut 4 - 5 slices top and bottom (total) in the meat and insert a piece of chopped garlic.

2. 2

   In a large pan add olive oil, pork roast and brown on both sides, then add carrots and remaining garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary and salt (sprinkle spices over roast and carrots) add water, bring to a boil for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Then lower heat and simmer covered for about 35-45 minutes (or inserted thermometer in meat reaches 145°F/63C) .

4. 4

   Remove roast, and with a potato masher, coarsely mash carrots, (at this point taste for salt, add if necessary) raise heat and cook until almost all the water has evaporated (or reached desired thickness) then add sliced pork heat thoroughly and serve. Enjoy!