Citrus Grilled Pork Filet with Mint Fig Sauce Recipe
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Citrus Grilled Pork Filet with Mint Fig Sauce

By: Terri Harnish  
"The sweet marinade keeps the pork from being dry, plus the mint-fig sauce provides a wonderfully light addition to an already tasty pork."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling wine
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 pork chops
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 (6 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
  • 6 slices applewood smoked bacon
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  • 6 fresh figs
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 pinch sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Whisk together 1 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and the minced garlic in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
  2. Place the figs and mint leaves into a blender, and blend until pureed. Add the balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, honey, and 1/2 cup orange juice to the blender, and puree until smooth and thick. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper, then set aside.
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the pork from the marinade. Discard the remaining marinade. Wrap each pork chop with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks as necessary; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the pork chops until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Pour the mint-fig sauce over the pork chops to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 419 | Total Fat: 26.3g | Cholesterol: 67mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2009 by Janerules 
I did a few things differently, but this was a very refreshing recipe. I also added the mint... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by emily and roger 
I used this for kabob recipe & had great results. the marinade was alright but the sauce was... MORE

 
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