PORK WITH JUNIPER BERRIES

Steps:

• Make the potatoes: Heat oil in 12" skillet over med-hi heat. Cook potatoes until golden, 10-12 minutes. Stir in green beans, sage, garlic, s&p. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, until potatoes are tender, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; keep warm. Make pork: Wipe skillet clean and melt lard over med-hi heat. Cook guanciale until crisp. Transfer guanciale to plate. Season pork with s&p; cook, turning as needed, until browned, 8-10 minutes. Add juniper, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, garlic,and fennel, if using.Cook 1-2 minutes. Add wine, cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet, until evaporated, 12-15 minutes. Add stock; boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, slightly covered, until instant thermo reads 145. Let pork rest 5 minutes, then slice 1/2" in. thick. Simmer sauce until thickened, 10-12 minutes. Discard herbs and stir in reserved guanciale, salt and pepper; spoon over pork. Serve with potatoes and green beans.