Spice-Rubbed Pork Fillet with Tzatziki and Romesco Sauce

Spice-marinated pork fillets roasted and served with a creamy cucumber tzatziki and a rich, nutty romesco sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1292.3 kcals 2584.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 32.9 grams 65.8 grams
Fat 109.2 grams 218.4 grams
Protein 50.6 grams 101.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
GrainsCereals
25
g
White Bread
toasted, crusts removed
Meat
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Turmeric
ground
1
tsp
Paprika
ground
1
tsp
Cumin
ground
1
tsp
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
tsp
Salt
for drawing moisture
1
clove
Garlic
chopped
1
handful
Mint
fresh leaves, chopped
125
g
Almonds
roasted, ground
OilsFats
5
ml
Sesame Oil
splash
5
ml
Olive Oil
splash
30
ml
Olive Oil
for roasting
125
ml
Olive Oil
for blending
Seafood
4
piece
Vegetables
1
tsp
Ginger
ground
1
piece
Cucumber
peeled, seeds removed, finely chopped
1
piece
1
piece
Red Onion
chopped
2
piece
Chillies
split lengthways, seeds removed
2
piece
Plum Tomatoes
cut in half lengthways

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Mix turmeric, paprika, ginger, cumin, sesame oil, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chilli powder, tomato paste, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Coat pork fillets in the marinade and rest for 20-30 minutes.
  • Heat a frying pan until hot and drain excess marinade from the pork.
  • Heat olive oil and fry the pork for 2 minutes per side.
  • Roast pork in the oven for 10 minutes, then rest for 5 minutes.
  • Mix cucumber with salt, sit in a colander for 60 minutes, then rinse and dry.
  • Combine cucumber with yoghurt, garlic, and mint, then season to taste.
  • Roast pepper, onion, and chillies in 30ml olive oil at 200°C for 12 minutes.
  • Sear tomatoes cut-side down in a hot pan until blackened.
  • Process roasted vegetables, almonds, vinegar, anchovies, and bread until smooth.
  • Gradually blend in 125ml olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice pork and serve with spoonfuls of romesco and tzatziki.