Fried Pork Fillet with Quince and Wilted Chard

Pan-seared pork fillet served with a smooth quince purée, sautéed quince segments, and buttery wilted chard.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1240.2 kcals 2480.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 69.4 grams 138.8 grams
Fat 86.2 grams 172.4 grams
Protein 51.3 grams 102.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
110
g
CondimentsSauces
200
ml
Pork Jus
Or gravy, for serving
Dairy
50
g
Unsalted Butter
For the pork
90
g
Butter
Divided use for quince
50
g
Unsalted Butter
For the chard
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
Juice only
500
g
Quince
Peeled, cores removed, chopped
Meat
400
g
Pork Fillet
Trimmed
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
1
head
Chard
Leaves removed and shredded

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Season the pork fillet with salt and pepper.
  • Sear the pork in a hot ovenproof pan with oil until golden-brown on all sides.
  • Roast the pork in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Dissolve sugar with 40g butter, lemon juice, and 500ml water in a saucepan.
  • Simmer the quince in the liquid until softened then strain, reserving some liquid.
  • Blend half the quince into a smooth purée and pass through a sieve.
  • Season the purée in a clean pan and cover until needed.
  • Fry the remaining quince segments in the remaining butter for 2 minutes.
  • Wilt the shredded chard in a pan with butter.
  • Slice the pork and serve with purée, fried quince, chard, and jus.