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Try this recipe for herb-crusted pork fillet, then check out our pork medallions and more pork recipes.

  • 2 pork fillets
    trimmed
  • oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 200ml chicken jus or strong chicken stock
    warmed to serve
  • a handful pea shoots
    to serve
  • 20g panko breadcrumbs
    toasted
  • a small bunch flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ a small bunch (optional) chervil
  • 1 clove garlic
    grated
  • chopped to make 2 tbsp tarragon
  • 400g carrots
    peeled and thinly sliced
  • 50g unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 150g baby carrots
  • 75g broad beans
    double podded
  • 75g  fresh peas
  • a knob  unsalted butter
  • chopped tarragon
    to make 1 tbsp

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal407
  • fat18.7g
  • saturates8.7g
  • carbs17.2g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre7.8g
  • protein38.6g
  • salt1g

Method

  • step 1

    Step 1
    Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. For the herb crumb, whizz all the ingredients in a blender, until you get a fine breadcrumb. Put to one side.

  • step 2

    Step 2
    For the spiced carrot, cook the carrots with the butter, cumin and 4 tbsp water in a covered pan until tender.Whizz in a blender until smooth and season. Push through a sieve and keep warm.

  • step 3

    Step 3
    Generously season the pork fillets and brown on all sides in a little oil in a medium-hot frying pan. Once golden brown, transfer to a roasting tray and cook in the oven for 20 minutes.

  • step 4

    Step 4
    Blanch the vegetables in salted water until al dente, around 6 minutes for the carrots, then add the peas and beans for the last minute. Remove and toss with butter and tarragon and season.

  • step 5

    Step 5
    Remove the pork from the oven, brush with the mustard and rest for 4 minutes, covered in foil. Roll the pork in the crumb, carve into slices and serve on the carrot purée. Top with vegetables, a few pea shoots and dress with the jus.

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