What's 4 dinner? - Scalloped pork and potato casserole Preparation time:
20 minutes Cooking time: About 1 hour. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs. (750 g) boneless pork loin, cut into 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick slices Vegetable oil 3 tbsps. (45 ml) butter 3 tbsps. (45 ml) flour 2 tsps. (10 ml) salt 1/2 -3/4 tps. (2-4 ml) each dried sage and thyme leaves, crushed 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) pepper 3 cups (750 ml) milk 5 cups (1.25 l) peeled, thinly-sliced potatoes (approximately 5 large) 2 small onions, thinly sliced Grated Parmesan cheese METHOD 1. In large frying pan, brown meat in a small amount of hot oil. Remove meat from pan, drain and place in bottom of 3-quart (3 L) shallow rectangular casserole. 2. In large saucepan. melt butter over low heat. Blend in flour, salt, sage, thyme and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. 3. Stir in potatoes and oions. Pour vegetable mixture over meat in casserole. 4. Bake, covered, in 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and stir to combine meat, vegetables and sauce. Return to oven and bake, uncovered for an additional 30 minutes. Remove from oven. 5. Preheat broiler. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over casserole. Broil 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) from heat source until golden brown. Serves 6 persons.
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