Citrus Grilled Pork Filet With Mint Fig Sauce
An easy pork loin roast recipe.
Recipe Summary Citrus Grilled Pork Filet With Mint Fig Sauce
The sweet marinade keeps the pork from being dry, plus the mint-fig sauce provides a wonderfully light addition to an already tasty pork.
Ingredients | Pork Loin Chop Recipes Oven1 cup orange juice2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced6 (6 ounce) boneless pork loin chops6 slices applewood smoked bacon6 fresh figs1 cup fresh mint leaves1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon honey½ cup orange juice1 pinch sea salt and pepper to tasteDirectionsWhisk together 1 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and the minced garlic in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.Place the figs and mint leaves into a blender, and blend until pureed. Add the balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, honey, and 1/2 cup orange juice to the blender, and puree until smooth and thick. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper, then set aside.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the pork from the marinade. Discard the remaining marinade. Wrap each pork chop with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks as necessary; season with salt and pepper.Grill the pork chops until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Pour the mint-fig sauce over the pork chops to serve.Info | Pork Loin Chop Recipes Ovenprep:
15 mins
cook:
10 mins
additional:
8 hrs
total:
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 pork chops
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