Mexico City 1968 Pork Loin Appetizer

½ pound pork tenderloin

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 small carrot, sliced

1 small onion, sliced

4 bay leaves

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

2 stems fresh rosemary

2 tablespoons lime juice

In a large skillet, brown the pork loin in the oil, and then brown the carrot and onion. Place in a 4- to 6-quart pot lightly coated with olive oil, and add the bay leaves, garlic, tomatoes, peppercorns, and rosemary. Add water to cover, and simmer for 1½ hours, adding the lime juice during the last few minutes. Remove the pork loin and thinly slice it. Place in a dish and cover with the vegetables and sauce. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

Serves 6