Perfect Parmesan Pork Roast (Inspired by Victorian Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 4-lb pork loin roast
• 3 ounces of lard
• 2 sticks of butter
• 1/2 cup shredded OR ground Parmesan cheese. I found ground to be easiest, shredded looks prettier and more rustic if your hosting.

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven

2. 2

   Prepare pork loin: Prepare your pork loin roast by rinsing then patting dry, Rub the top and sides with lard, then dust with Parmesan. For a thick crust pat down and re-dust.

3. 3

   Place ingredients: Place both sticks of butter in pot and gently wedge the roast in between. Make sure the lid is on tight, then place in your oven.

4. 4

   Bake: Put in oven. At the 1 hour mark add 1/3 cup of water then cook for additional hour.