Brazilian recipe
Pork Loin with Passion Fruit Sauce (Lombo ao molho de maracujá)
Learn how to make tender pork loin with a sweet-and-sour passion fruit sauce. An elegant classic for special meals.
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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
Look for pork loin at the butcher counter or meat section, and buy passion fruit juice concentrate, sugar, butter, onion, and salt in the supermarket pantry and produce aisles.
Preparation method
- In a jug, mix the filtered water, concentrated passion fruit juice, and granulated sugar. Set this mixture aside.
- Prepare the pork loin: trim off any excess fat and soak it in filtered water for 10 minutes.
- Drain the water from 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, little by little, pour in the passion fruit mixture, gradually adding the liquid until the pork loin is cooked.
- Continue cooking until the passion fruit sauce reduces and thickens, forming a rich gravy.
- Serve the sliced pork loin, spooned with the thick sauce, accompanied by farofa and white rice.
Observations
This Brazilian classic, Pork Loin with Passion Fruit Sauce, is a flavorful and elegant option for your meals. The combination of tender pork and the sweet-and-sour, lightly tart passion fruit sauce creates an irresistible balance of flavors.
Preparing pork loin may seem intimidating, but with this step-by-step recipe, you’ll get a juicy result packed with flavor. It is a versatile dish that appeals to 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 get a juicy result packed with flavor. It is a versatile dish that appeals to a wide range of tastes, making it an excellent choice for a Sunday family lunch or a special dinner.
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