Brazilian recipe
Pork Loin with Passion Fruit Sauce (Lombo ao molho de maracujá)
Learn how to prepare a succulent pork loin finished with a vibrant, tangy-sweet passion fruit reduction. This classic Brazilian dish offers a perfect balance of flavors for any special occasion.
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Ingredients
2 kg lean pork loin
1 bottle concentrated passion fruit juice
1 liter filtered water
2 cups granulated sugar
1 large onion
1 tablespoon butter
Salt to taste
1 bottle concentrated passion fruit juice
1 liter filtered water
2 cups granulated sugar
1 large onion
1 tablespoon butter
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets in Majuro or grocery supply stores. Look for concentrated passion fruit juice in the juice aisle, or use fresh passion fruit pulp as a high-quality substitute for a more intense, natural flavor.
Preparation method
- In a pitcher, combine the filtered water, concentrated passion fruit juice, and granulated sugar, then set the mixture aside.
- Prepare the pork loin by trimming any excess fat, then soak the meat in filtered water for 10 minutes.
- Drain the pork well. Use the tip of a sharp knife to pierce the meat in several places and season only with salt.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter and sauté the sliced onion until golden and slightly caramelized at the edges.
- Add the pork to the pot and slowly pour the passion fruit mixture over it, adding the liquid gradually as the meat cooks through.
- Continue to simmer until the passion fruit sauce reduces and thickens into a rich, syrupy glaze.
- Serve the pork sliced, drizzled generously with the thickened sauce, and accompany with farofa and steamed white rice.
Observations
This iconic dish, Lombo ao Molho de Maracujá, is a sophisticated and flavorful choice for your table. The marriage of tender, roasted pork loin with the bold, tart acidity of passion fruit creates a flavor profile that is both complex and incredibly balanced.
While roasting pork might seem daunting, this step-by-step method ensures a juicy, aromatic result every time. It is a highly versatile entrée, equally suitable for a celebratory Sunday lunch or a refined dinner party.
While roasting pork might seem daunting, this step-by-step method ensures a juicy, aromatic result every time. It is a highly versatile entrée, equally suitable for a celebratory Sunday lunch or a refined dinner party.
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