Pork With Figs And Farro Recipe

Name: Pork With Figs And Farro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2/3 cup uncooked farro; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3/4 cup minced onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup chopped dried figs; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed

Servings: persons

2 cups water
2/3 cup uncooked farro
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 cup minced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed

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Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Drain; discard cinnamon stick.
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Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion; saute 6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Combine farro, onion mixture, figs, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the next 4 ingredients (through egg) in a medium bowl.
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Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
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Slice pork lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side. Open halves. Place pork between sheets of plastic wrap; pound to 1/4 inch. Top pork with farro, and leave 1/2-inch border. Roll, starting with long side; secure pork with picks.
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Sprinkle the pork evenly with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet. Add pork; cook for 6 minutes, browning all sides. Place pan in oven; bake pork at 425u00b0 for 15 minutes or until a thermometer registers 145u00b0. Remove pork from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Slice.
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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 2/3 cup uncooked farro, 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Pork With Figs And Farro 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.

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Pork With Figs And Farro

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