Brazilian recipe
Passion Fruit Pork Loin (Lombo ao molho de maracujá)
Learn how to make tender pork loin with a sweet-and-tangy passion fruit sauce. A classic Brazilian dish for special occasions.
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Ingredients
2 kg lean pork loin
1 bottle passion fruit concentrate
1 liter filtered water
2 cups granulated sugar
1 large onion
1 tablespoon butter
Salt to taste
1 bottle passion fruit concentrate
1 liter filtered water
2 cups granulated sugar
1 large onion
1 tablespoon butter
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for pork loin at the fresh meat section of supermarkets or neighborhood wet markets, and get passion fruit concentrate, sugar, butter, and salt from the pantry or grocery aisles. If needed, use unsweetened passion fruit juice as a substitute for concentrate.
Preparation method
- In a pitcher, combine the filtered water, passion fruit concentrate, and granulated sugar. Set this mixture aside
- Prepare the pork loin: trim off excess fat and soak it in filtered water for 10 minutes
- Drain the pork loin. Pierce the meat with the tip of a knife and season it with salt only
- In a pan, heat the butter and fry the sliced onion until golden and lightly crisp at the edges
- Add the pork loin to the pan and gradually pour in the passion fruit mixture, adding the liquid little by little until the loin is cooked
- Keep cooking until the passion fruit sauce reduces and thickens into a rich gravy
- Serve the sliced pork loin, spooned over with the thick sauce, accompanied by farofa and white rice
Observations
This Brazilian classic, Lombo ao Molho de Maracujá, is a flavorful and elegant option for your meals. The combination of tender pork with the sweet-and-sour, lightly tangy passion fruit sauce creates an irresistible balance of flavors.
Preparing pork loin may seem intimidating, but with this step-by-step recipe, you'll end up with juicy, deeply flavorful meat. It's a versatile dish that pleases a wide range of tastes, making it an excellent choice for a Sunday family lunch or a special dinner.
Preparing pork loin may seem intimidating, but with this step-by-step recipe, you'll end up with juicy, deeply flavorful meat. It's a versatile dish that pleases a wide range of tastes, making it an excellent choice for a Sunday family lunch or a special dinner.
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