Romesco is a blend of roasted sweet bell peppers and fragrant toasted nuts. Use our simple blender version to smother chicken, fish, vegetables, or in this case, a perfectly cooked pork loin.

Cast Iron Pork Loin with Romesco Sauce

Place almonds in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook, 8 to 10 minutes, or until toasted and fragrant.

While almonds are toasting, add roasted red peppers, lemon juice, and parsley to blender. While the blender is running, slowly pour in 3 tbsp. garlic olive oil. Add toasted almonds to blender and blend until incorporated.

Add 2 teaspoons garlic olive oil to same skillet; add russet and sweet potatoes. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

Season pork generously with salt and pepper. Create a well in the potatoes and add the pork loin searing on all sides until a deep color develops. 

Place cast iron in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until pork is done (145 degrees) and potatoes have softened.

Rest pork for 5 to 10 minutes covered with aluminum foil. Slice pork and serve topped with Romesco sauce and potatoes on the side.