CITRUS GRILLED PORK FILET WITH MINT FIG SAUCE
The sweet marinade keeps the pork from being dry, plus the mint-fig sauce provides a wonderfully light addition to an already tasty pork.
Provided by Terri Harnish
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 8h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together 1 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and the minced garlic in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
- Place the figs and mint leaves into a blender, and blend until pureed. Add the balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, honey, and 1/2 cup orange juice to the blender, and puree until smooth and thick. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the pork from the marinade. Discard the remaining marinade. Wrap each pork chop with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks as necessary; season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the pork chops until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Pour the mint-fig sauce over the pork chops to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 308.5 mg, Sugar 16.6 g
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Hadijah Mukodah
mhadijah72@aol.comThis was one of the best pork dishes I've ever had. The flavors were incredible and the pork was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashma
ashma69@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The citrus marinade and mint-fig sauce were a great combination.
Carmella Alvarado
alvarado-c71@hotmail.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend it.
Uzzal Mollah
mollah@hotmail.comI thought the pork was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would probably cook the pork for a shorter amount of time next time.
Kai
kai59@hotmail.comThis dish was amazing! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Ignacio
ignacio@gmail.comThe sauce was a bit too runny for my taste, but the pork was cooked perfectly. I would probably thicken the sauce next time.
Seif Salum
seif@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new pork dish to try.
Michelle Fortin (Meesh)
m4@gmail.comI had some trouble finding fresh figs, so I used dried figs instead. The sauce still turned out great, but I think it would have been even better with fresh figs.
Sami Anwar
a_s@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The pork was cooked well and the sauce was flavorful, but I would probably cut back on the sugar next time.
Kaliyah Morris
k.morris@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pork was cooked evenly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Fatema Akthar
fatema-a@hotmail.comThe pork was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing! I will definitely be making this again.
It's Musarob
i-musarob84@aol.comThis citrus-grilled pork filet with mint-fig sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the citrus marinade infusing the pork with a tangy sweetness that was complemented beautifully by the rich and slightly tart mint-fi