Asian-Inspired Pork Fillet by Marc Pugh
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 45 mins
Not Too Tricky
Serves:
4
Energy
1615kj
382kcal
Garlic and Herb Pork Steaks with Tabbouleh
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This is a quick and easy dish using fragrant Middle Eastern spices, fresh herbs and succulent pork.
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Serves: 4
Cooking Skill: Not Too Tricky
Ingredients
4
pork loin steaks, trimmed
For the marinade
1 tablespoon
olive oil
1 tablespoon
lemon juice
2
garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
4 tablespoons
freshly chopped herbs, such as thyme, rosemary and sage
200g bulgar wheat
Grated zest and juice 1 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
olive oil
4 ripe tomatoes (200g), diced
¼ cucumber, diced
For the tabbouleh
200g bulgar wheat
Grated zest and juice 1 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ripe tomatoes (200g), diced
¼ cucumber, diced
4 spring onion, sliced
50g fresh chopped parsley
Method
Step 1
In a shallow dish, mix together the marinade ingredients. Season with a little salt and black pepper. Add the pork steaks and turn to coat in the mixture. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare the tabbouleh, place the bulgur wheat in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for about 8 minutes, or according to pack instructions until tender. Drain well, place in a bowl and add the lemon zest and juice and the oil. Stir in the tomatoes and any juice, cucumber, spring onions and parsley. Season to taste.
Step 3
Meanwhile heat a griddle or ovenproof frying pan, over a medium heat. Add the steaks and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning once, or until cooked through and the juices run clear.
Step 4
Serve the pork steaks with the tabbouleh and a handful of rocket leaves.
Step 5
Alternatively, cook the steaks on a prepared BBQ for 6-8 minutes on each side.
Tips and Serving Suggestions
Alternatively, cook the steaks on a prepared BBQ over direct heat for 8-10 minutes, turning once.
Each serving provides
Based on loin steaks
19%
Fat
9.2g
13%
Saturates
1.8g
9%
Sugars
4.1g
5%
Salt
0.27g
5%
% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g:
416kJ,
98kcal,
2.4g fat,
0.5g saturates
Each serving provides:
34.5g Protein,
42.8g Carbohydrate,
5.6g Fibre
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary
Method
Step 1
In a shallow dish, mix together the marinade ingredients. Season with a little salt and black pepper. Add the pork steaks and turn to coat in the mixture. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare the tabbouleh, place the bulgur wheat in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for about 8 minutes, or according to pack instructions until tender. Drain well, place in a bowl and add the lemon zest and juice and the oil. Stir in the tomatoes and any juice, cucumber, spring onions and parsley. Season to taste.
Step 3
Meanwhile heat a griddle or ovenproof frying pan, over a medium heat. Add the steaks and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning once, or until cooked through and the juices run clear.
Step 4
Serve the pork steaks with the tabbouleh and a handful of rocket leaves.
Step 5
Alternatively, cook the steaks on a prepared BBQ for 6-8 minutes on each side.
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