Braised Pork Loin With Nuts, Raisins And Cream

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.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!