Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 45 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

1 (4-pound) pork loin, tied at regular intervals with butcher's twine
2 teaspoons kosher salt
8 fresh sage leaves
2 1/2 ounces pancetta
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup red wine, plus 1 cup
1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes and their juices, crushed
Black pepper

Season the pork with the salt, rubbing it into the meat, and place the sage leaves around the loin, secured under the twine. Set aside for 30 minutes.

Mince together the pancetta, garlic and parsley to form a homogenous, smooth mixture. In a large, cast iron casserole or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and add the pancetta paste, cooking until it has melted into the oil. Place the pork in the pan and brown on all sides so that a uniform crust is formed. Add 1 cup red wine and reduce by 3/4.

Add the remaining cup of wine and the tomatoes, cover, and bring to a low simmer. Cook for 2 hours, until meat is fork tender. Season with black pepper.

Remove meat from casserole, allow to rest 15 minutes, then remove string and sage leaves. Serve in 1/3-inch thick slices.