How to make
Season the meat with black pepper and rosemary and rub the spices well along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Wrap it in cling film and refrigerate the pork leg overnight.
This part of the pig is extremely tender and is hidden behind the front leg of the animal.
It is one of the most tender parts of the pig and in some countries is sold separately from the ham. In Spain it is called Secreto, which means Secret, precisely because (I guess) it is the secret steak, which is hidden behind the pig's thigh.
But back to the recipe. Once the meat has been flavored well overnight, take it out of the fridge and leave it at room temperature while you prepare the raspberry sauce.
For the sauce itself, I used one raspberry compote and half of the fruit are from the compote and the other half - fresh. It is not recommended, that all raspberries are from the compote, because they are very pale and all their taste and color has gone into the juice/liquid.
Cut the red and white onions into strips and fry them in olive oil, until they soften. Add the whole raspberries and cook for 1-2 minutes, then season with salt and pour the wine.
After another 2 minutes of stirring, add half of the raspberry juice and beef concentrate. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes, by adding the remaining liquid if it is greatly reduced. To completely reduce and thicken the sauce, raise the temperature at the end of cooking.
Sometimes I add 1 tablespoon of blueberry jam to the sauce and it turns out wonderful.
Liquidize and keep it at a minimum temperature on the hob to keep the sauce warm while roasting the meat.
Cut the pork into thick strips. If there is a lot of fat, remove it and bake it in a pan with a non-stick coating on all sides.
Initially over high heat to seal the meat, then bake on medium heat for a few more minutes, in order to cook it perfectly on the inside.
Spread the aromatic raspberry sauce on the serving plates and place strips of meat on top.
Sprinkle with coarse flakes of Maldon salt and serve it immediately.
The tender pork with raspberry sauce is a dish, which is suitable for a festive dinner and special occasions!
