We love good Pork with Tabbouleh and Plum Salsa and this deliciously simple, chef-curated recipe doesn't disappoint. Time to bust out the pots and pans!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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2
Plum
100
Bulgur Wheat
1
Dill
½
Chicken Stock Powder
1
Echalion Shallot
80
Green Beans
2
Pomegranate Pork Steak
Pomegranate Pork Loin
15
Honey
½
Lemon
200
Water
a) Halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot. b) Trim the green beans and chop into thirds. c) Halve the plums, remove the stones and chop the flesh into 1cm pieces. d) Zest and halve the lemon.
a) Heat a splash of oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. b) When hot, add the shallot and green beans. Stir and cook until beginning to soften, 3-4 mins. c) Stir in the bulgur wheat and water (see ingredients for amount).
a) Bring to the boil, stir in the stock powder and half the lemon zest. b) Pop a lid on the pan and remove from the heat. c) Leave to the side for 12-15 mins or until ready to serve. This is your tabbouleh.
a) Meanwhile, heat a splash of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. b) When hot, add the plums and cook until browned and soft, stirring occasionally 3-4 mins. c) Transfer to a small bowl and squeeze in the honey. Stir well and keep to one side.
a) Add a splash of oil (if necessary) to the now empty frying pan and heat over medium-high heat. b) When hot, add the pork steaks and brown for 2 mins on each side. iIMPORTANT: Remember to wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. c) Lower the heat and cook for another 2-3 mins on each side. IMPORTANT: The pork is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) While the pork cooks, roughly chop the dill (stalks and all). Add half of the dill to the plum salsa and mix well. b) Fluff up the bulgur wheat with a fork and stir through the remaining dill. Season to taste with salt, pepper, the remaining lemon zest and some lemon juice. c) Share the tabbouleh between your plates, lay the pork steak on top and finish with the plum salsa.