Pork Loin with Figs and Balsamic Dressing

Roasted pork loin seasoned with cumin, served with a caramelized fig and balsamic syrup, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1102.7 kcals 4410.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 83.2 grams 332.8 grams
Fat 60.6 grams 242.4 grams
Protein 56.1 grams 224.5 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
75
g
Brown Sugar
soft dark
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
15
g
Butter
knob for browning
75
g
Butter
for dressing
Fruits
6
piece
Figs
quartered
1
piece
Pomegranate
seeds only
0.5
piece
Orange
zest only
Meat
700
g
Pork Loin
2 loins, each cut in half; smoked pork loin may also be used
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Cumin
ground
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
150
g
Pistachio Nuts
shelled and unsalted
Vegetables
400
g
Potatoes
roasted, to serve
50
g
Watercress
to serve

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Season the pork with cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Melt a knob of butter in an ovenproof pan and brown the pork on all sides.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and roast for 12 minutes until cooked through.
  • Heat sugar and butter in a saucepan until they caramelize.
  • Stir in balsamic vinegar to form a syrup and remove from heat.
  • Stir in the figs, pomegranate seeds, orange zest, and pistachios to coat.
  • Slice the pork and serve on watercress with sauce and roast potatoes.