Chirino Fournou Recipe
Chirino Fournou
Greek Oven Roasted Pork Loin
Submitted By: Taz

Ingredients:

4-5 lb Boneless Pork Loin
¼ Cup Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbs Red Wine Vinegar
4 cloves Fresh Garlic - minced
1 Tbs Dried Thyme
1 Tbs Dried Oregano
1 tsp Aleppo Pepper Flakes - can substitute crushed red pepper flakes if desired
1 tsp Dried Rosemary
1 tsp Kosher Salt
¼ tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Juice of 1 Lemon
Zest of ½ Lemon

Preparation:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, thyme, oregano, pepper flakes, rosemary, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined
  2. Rub the pork loin with the olive oil mixture on all sides
  3. Transfer the pork loin and remaining oil mixture to a large Dutch oven (pork loin should fit snugly but still have a bit of room in order to get a large spoon to the bottom)
  4. Cover the Dutch oven with aluminum foil and then the lid - Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate overnight (24 hours for better results)
  5. After the pork loin has marinated for the desired time, preheat oven to 400ºF
  6. Remove the aluminum foil and replace the lid - Place in the center of the oven and allow to bake for 30 minutes
  7. After 30 minutes, squeeze the lemon juice over the pork loin, add the lemon zest to the 'sauce' at the bottom, and replace the lid - Reduce heat to 375ºF and continue to bake for 40 minutes basting with the pan juices 2-3 times (apx every 10 minutes) during this time
  8. Remove the lid, baste, switch to broil - Allow to broil (uncovered) for 5-10 minutes or until internal temperature reads 155ºF on an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loin and surface is nicely browned
  9. Remove from the oven, replace the cover, and allow to rest for up to 1 hour (minimum 15 minutes) before transferring to a cutting board/serving platter
  10. Slice to serve and drizzle with the pan juices - Serve with Greek roasted potatoes (Patates Riganates), Greek salad, tzatziki sauce, and some warmed pita bread OR use to top a salad, make a sandwich, or fill a gyro
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