Pork Loin Involtini

Pork loin involtini are a tasty main course that you can easily prepare by following this recipe.

Ingredients

• 500 g pork loin sliced thinly
• 150 g prosciutto crudo
• 100 g smoked scamorza cheese
• Fresh sage
• Fresh rosemary
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation

1. Start by flattening the pork loin slices with a meat mallet to make them thinner and easier to handle.
2. Season the meat slices with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Cut the smoked scamorza into thin slices.
4. On each slice of meat, place a thin slice of prosciutto crudo, one of scamorza, and a sage leaf.
5. Roll up the meat, prosciutto, scamorza, and sage together and secure the rolls with a toothpick or kitchen twine.
6. In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil and add a sprig of rosemary.
7. Brown the rolls on all sides until golden.
8. At this point, you can choose to continue cooking in the pan, adding a little water and cooking covered over low heat for about 20 minutes, or bake them in a preheated oven at 180 °C for the same time.
9. Make sure the rolls are cooked just right; the meat should be tender and juicy.

Serve the rolls hot, perhaps accompanied by a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.

Trivia

Involtini are a way to make cuts of meat that might otherwise be too simple more creative and flavorful. By varying the filling, you can create multiple versions of this dish, making it new and interesting every time. Pork loin is a cut of pork appreciated in many Italian regions, and its versatility makes it perfect for this type of preparation.