The Pig, if I am not mistaken, gives us ham and pork and bacon

Pork, the dreaded "other white meat."  Notoriously known to be dry, bland, and boring.  Not THIS pork recipe.  No, THIS is the most amazingly flavorful and moist beauty of a pig that I've ever tasted.

The key is time on this one.  Prep this roast a day ahead of time and let the herb rub penetrate the meat for maximum flavor.  You won't be disapointed, girl scout honor.

I first made this recipe for a dinner party, compliments of watching Giada DeLaurentis do her magic one afternoon on Food Network (from which I get a majority of my inspiration).  And not any dinner party, but my very first crack at a grown up get-to-gether.  No pressure there.

My guests devoured the earthy roast.  Thyme, rosemary, garlic sang in our mouths while the pancetta provided a welcomed addition of fat and crunch, not unlike bacon.  Bacon makes everything better.  Hands down.

For this, I am going to share this absolutely delicious gem of a recipe:

Pancetta Wrapped Pork Roast

For the perfect compliment and to round out the meal -  serve with the creamy addition of herbed polenta and crisp steamed green beans.

Herbed Polenta

You'll never look at pork the same after this one.  Enjoy.