Pork And Bacon Skewers Recipe

Name: Pork And Bacon Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 x 400 gram pork fillets.; 1/2 cup of basil pesto.; 20 basil leaves.; 10 slices streaky bacon.; Lemon Dressing:; 1/3 cup olive oil.; Zest of one lemon.; 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice.; 1 clove of garlic.; 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard.; 2 tablespoons chopped basil.; sea salt and freshly ground pepper.; To Cook:; 16-20 firm but thin branches of rosemary or short wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 mins.

Servings: persons

2 x 400 gram pork fillets.
1/2 cup of basil pesto.
20 basil leaves.
10 slices streaky bacon.
Lemon Dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil.
Zest of one lemon.
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice.
1 clove of garlic.
1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard.
2 tablespoons chopped basil.
sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
To Cook:
16-20 firm but thin branches of rosemary or short wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 mins.

1
Trim the sinew from the pork.
2
Slice the pork lengthways through the centre stopping 1 cm before cutting all the way through.
3
Open the pork out and place on a board covered with plastic wrap.
4
Cover with another piece of wrap and using a rolling pin bash the meat until it is about 1 cm thick all over and large enough to roll up.
5
Remove the plastic wrap and spread the pesto over the pork.
6
Lay 10 basil leaves over the top and roll up tightly.
7
Cut into 2 cm thick pieces and wrap a slice of bacon around the cut side of pork.
8
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
9
Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
10
Dressing:
11
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season.
12
To Cook:
13
Thread one piece of port onto each skewer and brush with olive oil. If using rosemary branches wrap the leaves in foil.
14
Heat a saute pan or barbecue plate and cook pork over a medium heat for 2-3 mins on each side, or until just cooked through but not dry.
15
Remove foil if using rosemary branches.
16
Transfer to a serving platter and spoon over a little dressing.
17
Serve the remaining dressing separately with lemon wedges if desired.

1362

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 x 400 gram pork fillets., 1/2 cup of basil pesto., 20 basil leaves., 10 slices streaky bacon., and more.

Yes, Pork And Bacon Skewers 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.

Pork And Bacon Skewers

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