Pork Loin

'Combine the garlic, red wine, salt, black pepper, 2 cups of water, and olive oil in a large plastic bowl or ceramic dish.'

'Place the pork loin, cleaned and without skin, into the marinade mixture.'

'Make some small holes in the meat to allow the seasonings to penetrate and let it sit in the refrigerator for one day.'

'Transfer the pork loin and the garlic mixture to a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven (400°F) for about 2 hours, covered with aluminum foil.'

'While the pork is baking, baste it with the garlic mixture.'

'Do not let the meat dry out, adding a little water at a time to form a sauce.'

'Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until golden brown.'

'When you can stick a large fork into the pork loin and it doesn't release any more liquid, the meat is done.'

'Serve the pork loin with the pan juices on the side

Serves 12 portions.'

'Total calories: 7,719.'