Citrus-glazed pork with farro topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 450 g of whole pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- Pomegranate seeds, for garnish (optional)
- 1 cup farro (a special type of wheat grain, can be substituted with regular wheat or flour)
- 2 oranges, cut in half (squeeze 1.5 oranges, cut 1/2 into 4 slices)
- 170 gr. Brussels sprouts, peeled and thinly sliced
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add red onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until golden.
Add farro, 2.5 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 25 minutes, until farro is tender.
Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the honey with the lime and orange juice. Season the pork with cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the pork and orange slices in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, turning the pork occasionally, until golden brown. Turn the orange slices over and add the juice mixture.
- Place the frying pan in the oven.
Bake the pork for 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit (62 degrees Celsius). Let it rest for 5 minutes, then carve the pork and baste it with the pan juices.
Serve with oranges and farro, and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 468, Total Fat 12g, Saturated Fat g, Protein 32g, Carbohydrates 57g, Fiber g, Cholesterol mg, Sodium mg, Sugars g. |