Mexican pork fillet with honey
A wonderfully tender Mexican pork fillet: seasoned, seared briefly, and then cooked in the oven with a sauce of honey, butter, and garlic. The ginger powder provides a subtle oriental note, while the final result is tender, juicy, and lightly sweet. Perfect for a weekday meal or a dinner with friends.
Servings servings
Ingredients
- 600 g pork fillet
- 15 g butter
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Mexican spices
- 0.5 tsp ginger powder
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- salt
- pepper
- 180 ml water
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Mix 1 tsp Mexican spices with some salt and pepper to taste and rub this generously over the 600 g pork fillet. Finely chop 2 cloves garlic and prepare all other ingredients.
Cooking
- Melt 15 g butter in a frying pan over medium heat and briefly sauté the garlic until it starts to smell fragrant. Stir in 2 tsp honey and 0.5 tsp ginger powder. Add the seasoned pork fillet and sear it all around until the meat is nicely golden brown - about 5 minutes. Watch carefully that the honey does not burn: lower the heat if necessary.
- Place the meat with the sauce in an oven dish and put it in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
To serve
- Take the dish out of the oven and place the meat on a plate. Cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for a while. Meanwhile, add 180 ml water to the remaining roasting juices in the oven dish and stir well. Pour this into a saucepan and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Slice the pork fillet, place it on a dish, and spoon the warm sauce over it. Delicious with mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, or oven-baked potatoes.
Notes
If you find the honey on this Mexican pork fillet too sweet, replace the honey with maple syrup for a different sweet touch. Also delicious with grilled vegetables or mashed potatoes as a side dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 31gFat: 8gSaturated fat: 4gCholesterol: 106mgSugars: 0.5g
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Tender pork fillet with a Mexican twist: seasoned, coated with honey, and finished in the oven. Perfectly balanced between savory and sweet - a flavorful highlight for any evening. Ideal for sharing. Enjoy it freshly made. Perfect for a special meal.
