Preparation:
Preheat oven to
400 degrees F.
Sprinkle olive oil either into a Dutch Oven or a roasting pan and heat over
medium-high heat until the oil is hot.
Sprinkle rosemary, salt, pepper, and fennel seeds on your cutting board. Roll
the pork loin the herb mixture, making sure the mixture adheres to the meat
(press lightly with your hands).
Place the prepared pork loin into the hot oil and brown on all sides. Add the
onion, garlic, celery, and bay leaves. Drizzle the wine over the top of the
meat.
Place the pot with the prepared pork loin, uncovered, into the oven and cook
approximately 1 hour (basting about half way through) or until a
meat thermometer inserted
into thickest part of the roast registers 140°F. to 145°F. Remove from oven.
To serve, slice meat and transfer to a serving platter.
Makes 6 servings.
