Brazilian recipe
Pork Loin with Passion Fruit Sauce (Lombo ao molho de maracujá)
Discover how to prepare tender pork loin with a vibrant, sweet-and-sour passion fruit glaze. This classic Brazilian dish is an elegant choice for special gatherings.
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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
Pork loin can be sourced from local butcher shops or the meat counter of supermarkets in Eswatini. Passion fruit is widely available in fresh produce markets; for the concentrated juice, you may use a high-quality nectar, or as a substitute, extract fresh pulp and blend it with minimal water to achieve a similar consistency.
Preparation method
- In a pitcher, combine the filtered water, concentrated passion fruit juice, and granulated sugar, then set aside.
- Prepare the pork loin by trimming any excess fat and soaking it in filtered water for 10 minutes.
- Drain the water from the pork. Carefully pierce the meat with the tip of a knife and season it exclusively with salt.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter and sauté the sliced onion until it turns golden brown and slightly crispy at the edges.
- Add the pork to the pan and begin basting it with the passion fruit mixture, adding the liquid gradually as the meat cooks through.
- Continue to simmer until the passion fruit sauce reduces and thickens into a rich, flavorful glaze.
- Serve the pork thinly sliced, drizzled with the reduced sauce, and ideally paired with farofa and white rice.
Observations
This classic Brazilian dish, Lombo ao Molho de Maracujá, is a sophisticated and flavorsome option for your table. The combination of succulent pork with the bright, tangy notes of a passion fruit reduction creates an irresistible balance of flavors.
Preparing pork loin might seem daunting, but with this step-by-step method, you will achieve a tender, juicy result every time. It is a versatile centerpiece that pleases a wide range of palates, making it an excellent selection for a Sunday family feast or an intimate special dinner.
Preparing pork loin might seem daunting, but with this step-by-step method, you will achieve a tender, juicy result every time. It is a versatile centerpiece that pleases a wide range of palates, making it an excellent selection for a Sunday family feast or an intimate special dinner.
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