Sicilian Stuffed Pork Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Stuffing
2 ounces pancetta, minced
2 ounces sharp provolone cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon raisins, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 lbs pork loin
Sauce
2 ounces salt pork, finely chopped and blanched 5 minutes
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup full-bodied red wine
1 tablespoon dry marsala
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
2 large fresh mint leaves, minced or 1 pinch dried mint, crumbled
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

Preparation

For Stuffing.
Combine all ingredients except pork in small bowl.
Cut pork across grain into about 12 3/8-inch slices.
Pound pork slices between sheets of waxed paper to 1/8-inch thickness.
Spread 1 tablespoon stuffing down center of each slice, leaving 1/2-inch border.
Fold long sides over stuffing.
Starting at 1 short end, roll each slice up jelly roll fashion;tie rolls once in each direction with string.
For Sauce.
Pat salt pork dry;saute in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat until pork renders most of fat and turns golden, about 10 minutes.
Remove with slotted spoon.
Increase heat to medium.
Pat pork rolls dry and brown (do not crowd) on 1 side.
Turn pork, add onion to skillet and brown pork on all sides.
Stir in parsley and garlic;saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
Add red wine, Marsala,basil,oregano and mint.
Simmer until sauce is reduced to glaze, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle pork lightly with salt and pepper.
Add salt pork and tomatoes and bring mixture to simmer.
Cover and cook until pork is tender, turning and basting occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Degrease liquid.
Transfer pork to heated platter, discarding strings;tent with foil tp keep warm.
If necessary bring sauce to boil and reduce until thickened to saucelike consistancy.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Spoon sauce over pork and serve immediately.