Beer-Marinated Rack of Pork with Swiss-Chard Gratin

Succulent pork loin marinated in beer and spices, roasted with a mustard brioche crust alongside a creamy Swiss-chard gratin.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 872 kcals 5232 kcals
Carbohydrates 30.4 grams 182.4 grams
Fat 52.1 grams 312.5 grams
Protein 58.1 grams 348.6 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tablespoon
Dairy
50
g
Unsalted Butter
for browning pork
25
g
Unsalted Butter
for mustard paste
50
g
Unsalted Butter
for gratin sauce
100
g
Gruyère
grated
GrainsCereals
100
g
Brioche
roughly torn
Liquids
500
ml
Beer
preferably good-quality ale
Meat
1
kg
Pork Loin Rack
six-rib, French-trimmed
NutsSeeds
2
tablespoon
Sea Salt
flakes
1
teaspoon
4
piece
Garlic
cloves, lightly crushed
2
piece
1
tablespoon
4
sprig
Thyme
fresh
4
sprig
1
tablespoon
Yellow Mustard Seeds
soaked in water overnight
1
tablespoon
Brown Mustard Seeds
soaked in water overnight
Vegetables
700
g
Swiss Chard
trimmed, chopped into 2cm slices
2
piece
Potatoes
peeled and cut into 1.5cm pieces
1
piece
Onion
sliced

Steps

  • Dissolve salt and sugar in 100ml water over low heat, then stir in 400ml cold water, spices, herbs, and beer.
  • Submerge the pork in the marinade and chill in the fridge for 24 hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 200°C.
  • Remove the pork from the liquid and pat it dry with paper towels.
  • Brown the pork in 50g of foaming butter in a pan, then transfer to a tray and roast for 15 minutes.
  • Blend brioche, mustard powder, soaked seeds, and remaining butter into a seasoned paste.
  • Layer Swiss chard, potatoes, and onion in an ovenproof dish.
  • Prepare a roux with butter and flour, then whisk in milk until thickened.
  • Stir in stock and half the Gruyère until melted and season well.
  • Pour the sauce over the vegetables and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C.
  • Spread the mustard paste on the pork and bake it with the gratin for 45 minutes.
  • Rest the pork for 15 minutes while finishing the gratin if needed.
  • Carve the pork into six chops and serve with the gratin.