Mean Chef's Morelia Pork Roast

Ingredients

• 5 lbs pork loin roast
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup apple juice
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 cup sour cream

Directions

1. 1

   In a mortar or heavy bowl crush the fennel seed and salt with the pestle.

2. 2

   Add the flour, pepper and herbs, mix thoroughly, then rub this mixture over the roast.

3. 3

   Cover the bottom of a heavy Dutch oven with a thin layer of cooking oil.

4. 4

   Brown the roast on all sides, then pour into the pot the wine, broth and apple juice.

5. 5

   Smash the garlic with the flat side of a knife and throw it into the pot, too.

6. 6

   Put a lid on the pot and shove it into a 325 oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

7. 7

   Remove the pork to a warm dish.

8. 8

   On an oven burner bring the pot liquids to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in the sour cream.

9. 9

   Slice the meat and serve some sauce over the top.