Honey-Marinated Pork with Gremolata

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Honey-Marinated Pork with Gremolata
175 min.
6
217kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful main course that promises to impress at any gathering, look no further than this Honey-Marinated Pork with Gremolata. With its tantalizing combination of sweet and savory flavors, this dish will captivate your taste buds and add a touch of culinary sophistication to your dinner table. The marinated pork tenderloins infuse a rich, honey-garlic essence that beautifully melds with the aromatic freshness of herbs.

The process begins with a simple marinade, using pantry staples like honey, garlic, and a splash of white wine, which tenderizes the pork and enhances its flavor. After marinating, the pork is seared to perfection, locking in all those delicious juices before finishing in the oven to reach the ideal doneness. While the pork rests, you’ll create a quick pan sauce that elevates the dish even further with its rich depth, perfectly complemented by the fresh gremolata. This herbaceous mix, infused with orange zest, adds a brightness that balances the rich flavors of the meat.

Not only is this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free, but it’s also perfect for a cozy dinner or a festive gathering. With just 217 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Trust me, your guests will be raving about this dish long after the plates have been cleared. So roll up your sleeves and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cooking wine dry white
  • teaspoons rosemary fresh chopped
  • teaspoons sage fresh chopped
  • tablespoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • 24 ounce pork tenderloins trimmed
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoon orange juice 
  • tablespoon orange peel finely grated
  • teaspoon sea salt fine ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer
  • cutting board
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Place pork in 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
  2. Whisk honey, garlic, and orange juice in small bowl.
  3. Pour over pork; turn to coat.
  4. Sprinkle pork with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  6. Transfer pork to plate; reserve marinade.
  7. Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add pork to skillet. Brown on all sides, turning often, about 4 minutes.
  9. Transfer to oven; cook until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 150°F, 15 to 20 minutes.
  10. Transfer to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes. Reserve skillet.
  11. Pour reserved marinade into same skillet; add wine. Boil gently until reduced to 1/2 cup, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with sea salt and pepper.
  12. Mix orange peel, thyme, rosemary, and sage in small bowl for gremolata.
  13. Cut pork crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; transfer to platter.
  14. Pour sauce over pork.
  15. Sprinkle with gremolata and serve.
  16. Per serving: 279 calories, 10 g fat, 0.3 g fiber
  17. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories217kcal
Protein45.93%
Fat20.89%
Carbs33.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.38
Glycemic Load
8.52
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.910434699577%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.38mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.53mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:217.1kcal
10.86%
Fat:4.87g
7.49%
Saturated Fat:1.14g
7.13%
Carbohydrates:17.39g
5.8%
Net Carbohydrates:16.98g
6.18%
Sugar:15.82g
17.57%
Cholesterol:73.71mg
24.57%
Sodium:449.53mg
19.54%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.85%
100%
Protein:24.08g
48.15%
Copper:2.15mg
107.26%
Vitamin B1:1.14mg
76.17%
Selenium:35.39µg
50.55%
Vitamin B6:0.92mg
46.12%
Vitamin B3:7.67mg
38.35%
Phosphorus:287.9mg
28.79%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
23.93%
Zinc:2.26mg
15.06%
Potassium:495.43mg
14.16%
Vitamin B5:1mg
10.04%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.64%
Magnesium:36.07mg
9.02%
Iron:1.56mg
8.68%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.27%
Vitamin C:5.37mg
6.51%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.94%
Calcium:22.71mg
2.27%
Fiber:0.41g
1.63%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Vitamin K:1.48µg
1.41%
Vitamin A:66.45IU
1.33%
Source:Epicurious