Roasted Pork Loin with Chilli and Watercress Crust

Asian-style roasted pork loin featuring a vibrant watercress and panko crust, served with quick-pickled turnip, cucumber, and radish salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 762.1 kcals 3048.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 64.6 grams 258.2 grams
Fat 28.9 grams 115.6 grams
Protein 60.6 grams 242.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
100
ml
Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
plus extra to serve
GrainsCereals
Meat
1
kg
Pork Loin
fat trimmed
NutsSeeds
4
sprig
1
pinch
1
pinch
Black Pepper
cracked
1
punnet
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
bunch
1
white
Turnip
peeled, thinly sliced
1
piece
Cucumber
seeds removed, balled
1
piece
Shallot
peeled, thinly sliced
1
small bunch
50
g
Baby Watercress
leaves for garnish

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Pulse crust ingredients in a food processor until they resemble breadcrumbs.
  • Season the pork loins with salt and pepper.
  • Sear pork in oil in an ovenproof pan until browned, then roast for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Brush pork with sweet chilli sauce and rest under foil for 5 minutes, basting regularly.
  • Dissolve sugar and salt in rice wine vinegar over low heat.
  • Divide vegetables into two separate heatproof bowls.
  • Pour the vinegar mixture over vegetables and pickle for 10 minutes before draining.
  • Roll the rested pork loins in the watercress crumb to coat thoroughly.
  • Carve the pork, arrange on plates with pickled vegetables, and garnish with cress and oil.