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Citrus Grilled Pork Filet with Mint Fig Sauce

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

Directions

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.
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.
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.
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 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Pour the mint-fig sauce over the pork chops to serve.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 8 hrs 25 mins

Reviews More Reviews

Feb 05, 2009

I did a few things differently, but this was a very refreshing recipe. I also added the mint sauce to my rice, it was excellent!

—Janerules

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Jun 25, 2009

I used this for kabob recipe & had great results. the marinade was alright but the sauce was great. would've given a five star rating if the marinade was tastier

—emily and roger

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5 Ratings

Sep 26, 2012

I really enjoyed this recipe. I wasn't sure how to use up some extra figs I had on hand, and was nervous to try and make a sauce with them on my own without any directions. I didn't have mint on hand, or time to marinade ahead of time, and it still came out great. I also cooked it all on the stove. I will make this again. Thanks!

—KatieTries2Cook

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Aug 14, 2011

Delicious and easy. I grilled the pork in a pan since I don't have a BBQ and it still came out great.

—Kate

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May 11, 2012

Tasty way to cook pork with a fresh sauce. I added 2 T balsamic vinegar to the marinade as well to help tenderize the meat. I also cooked the meat in the oven for 35 minutes since I don't have a grill. Best part of this recipe is the fig-mint sauce.

—HeidiD

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Nutrition

Calories
419 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
20.2 g
7%

Cholesterol
67 mg
22%

Fat
26.3 g
40%

Fiber
1.6 g
6%

Protein
25.8 g
52%

Sodium
308 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Citrus Grilled Pork Filet with Mint Fig Sauce

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 419
Calories from Fat: 237

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.3g 40 %
** Saturated Fat 6.8g 34 %
Cholesterol 67mg 22 %
Sodium 308mg 12 %
Potassium 662mg 19 %
Total Carbohydrates 20.2g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
Protein 25.8g 52 %
** Sugars 16.6g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 59 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 20 %
** Thiamin 74 %
** Niacin 80 %
** Vitamin B6 27 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.