Braised Pork Loin With Nuts, Raisins And Cream Recipe

Name: Braised Pork Loin With Nuts, Raisins And Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 T coarse salt; 1/4C brown sugar; 1 T juniper; 1 T peppercorns; 6 cloves; 3 lbs pork tenderloin; 5 T extra virgin olive oil; 5 oz salt pork, minced to a paste; 1 C muscato; 2 T red wine vinegar; 3 oz pancetta; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 C parsley; 1/3 C blanched, toasted almonds, fine chop; 1/3 C toasted pine nuts, fine chop; 1/3 C toasted hazelnuts, fine chop; 2/3 C white raisins, plumped in warm red wine; 1 1/2 C heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 T coarse salt
1/4C brown sugar
1 T juniper
1 T peppercorns
6 cloves
3 lbs pork tenderloin
5 T extra virgin olive oil
5 oz salt pork, minced to a paste
1 C muscato
2 T red wine vinegar
3 oz pancetta
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 C parsley
1/3 C blanched, toasted almonds, fine chop
1/3 C toasted pine nuts, fine chop
1/3 C toasted hazelnuts, fine chop
2/3 C white raisins, plumped in warm red wine
1 1/2 C heavy cream

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1. In mortar, grind salt, sugar, juniper, cloves, peppercorns to coarse powder. Rub tenderloins with spices and rest 1 hour.
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2. In large, enameled cast iron casserole on high flame warm 2 T oil and melt salt pork. Add tenderloins and brown, sealing and crusting well on all sides. Remove to holding plate.
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3. Add Moscato and vinegar. Stir and scrape residue. Reduce a minute before lowering flame. Add tenderloins, bring to quiet simmer and braise 10-15 minutes until meat is beginning to firm to touch.
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4. Mince pancetta, garlic and parsley to fine paste. Saute on medium with 3 T olive oil to brown. Add almonds, hazelnuts, and pine nuts. Roll and coat well. Remove from flame.
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5. When tenderloins are braised, remove to plate and rest 10 minutes. Raise heat, add raisins and cream. Stir, scrape, reduce to thicken 5 minutes.
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6. Carve meat on diagonal. Cover with sauce and garnish with pancetta nut mixture.

2578

kcal

Calories

229

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 T coarse salt, 1/4C brown sugar, 1 T juniper, 1 T peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Braised Pork Loin With Nuts, Raisins And Cream falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Pork Loin With Nuts, Raisins And Cream

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