Dill-Cured Pork Crostini with Sweet Mustard Sauce

Dairy Free
Dill-Cured Pork Crostini with Sweet Mustard Sauce
45 min.
50
43kcal

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Elevate your next gathering with these delightful Dill-Cured Pork Crostini with Sweet Mustard Sauce! Perfectly suited for antipasti platters, starters, snacks, or appetizers, this vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but is also dairy-free, making it a great option for diverse dietary preferences.

This recipe is a culinary adventure, combining the savory richness of dill-cured pork with the satisfying crunch of toasted sourdough baguette. The tender pork, infused with flavors of garlic and fresh dill, is perfectly complemented by a tangy and slightly sweet mustard sauce that will tickle your taste buds and have your guests coming back for more.

With each crostini containing just 43 calories, you can serve these bite-sized delights guilt-free. Imagine the allure of delicious aromas wafting through your kitchen as you prepare these elegant bites in just 45 minutes! Ideal for entertaining, they can easily impress a crowd of 50, ensuring everyone enjoys a touch of sophistication in each mouthful.

Whether it's a festive celebration or a casual get-together, Dill-Cured Pork Crostini will surely become a coveted highlight. Grab your ingredients and get ready for an unforgettable taste experience that combines classic flavor profiles with contemporary charm!

Ingredients

  •  crusty baguette cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (at least 50)
  • 0.3 cup kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup dijon mustard 
  • 0.8 cup optional: dill fresh chopped
  • large garlic clove minced
  • teaspoon pepper black
  • 36 ounce pork tenderloin 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Mix salt, 3 tablespoons sugar, and pepper in small bowl to blend.
  2. Place each pork tenderloin atop sheet of plastic wrap. Rub garlic all over pork tenderloins. Pat all of salt mixture over pork, coating generously.
  3. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup dill, patting to adhere. Wrap pork with plastic.
  4. Place in baking dish. Chill 6 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrape off some of dill coating from tenderloins. Pat pork dry with paper towels.
  6. Place pork on heavy large baking sheet. Roast until meat thermometer registers 150°F when inserted into center of pork, turning after 15 minutes, about 25 minutes total. Cool pork completely. Cover and chill until cold, at least 6 hours.
  7. Stir remaining 1/2 cup sugar and vinegar in small bowl until sugar dissolves.
  8. Whisk in mustard. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons dill. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Pork and sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  9. Cut pork crosswise into very thin slices. Arrange pork atop baguette slices. Spoon some dill sauce atop each. Arrange on platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories43kcal
Protein46.7%
Fat20.73%
Carbs32.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.02
Glycemic Load
2.18
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.4513043495624%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.31mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:42.55kcal
2.13%
Fat:0.95g
1.47%
Saturated Fat:0.28g
1.72%
Carbohydrates:3.37g
1.12%
Net Carbohydrates:3.13g
1.14%
Sugar:0.99g
1.1%
Cholesterol:13.27mg
4.42%
Sodium:635.26mg
27.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.83g
9.66%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.66%
Selenium:7.92µg
11.32%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.3%
Vitamin B3:1.6mg
8.01%
Phosphorus:57.8mg
5.78%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.23%
Zinc:0.45mg
2.98%
Potassium:96.53mg
2.76%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.73%
Iron:0.47mg
2.6%
Magnesium:8.52mg
2.13%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.01%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.77%
Folate:6.59µg
1.65%
Copper:0.03mg
1.43%
Vitamin A:56.82IU
1.14%
Calcium:10.34mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious