Moroccan-Inspired Pork Loin with Citrus and Hazelnut Sauce, Freekeh Risotto and Brussels Sprouts

Moroccan-Inspired Pork Loin with Citrus and Hazelnut Sauce, Freekeh Risotto and Brussels Sprouts

Servings 4
Author Simon Gault
Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
50 mins
Total time
1 H & 20 M
Heads up, folks… freekeh is four times healthier than brown rice, it has an ever-so-slightly smoky taste and brings an interesting texture to the risotto.

Ingredients

Freekeh risotto
Pork loin
Citrus and hazelnut sauce

Method

Moroccan Brussels sprouts
  1. 500g Brussel sprouts, washed and halved
  2. 2 Tbs olive oil
  3. ½ x 10g Gault's Moroccan Flavour Shot
  4. ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
  5. 1 orange, zest only, finely grated
Risotto
  1. In a heavy-based saucepan over high heat, add all ingredients and mix to combine.
  2. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15–20 minutes until freekeh is tender.
Pork
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Roll pork fillets in Moroccan seasoning to evenly coat.
  2. In an ovenproof frying pan, heat Cocavo oil and turmeric over medium heat. Add fillets and sear on all sides.
  3. Transfer pan to oven and roast fillets for 8 minutes, or until just cooked. Remove fillets from pan, wrap in tinfoil and set aside to rest.
Sauce
  1. Using the same frying pan, return to medium-high heat then add wine. Bring to a simmer and cook until wine is reduced by half.
  2. Add lemon juice, hot water and stock concentrate. Bring back to a simmer for another 2 minutes then stir in hazelnuts and orange zest.
  3. Chop butter in 3 pieces and add to sauce. When butter is almost melted, turn off heat and give the pan a shake to emulsify the sauce.
  4. To serve, slice pork loin then pour over the sauce and sprinkle with parsley.
Brussels sprouts
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add sprouts and blanch for 2 minutes then drain well.
  2. In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sprouts and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned.
  3. Add Moroccan seasoning to pan then stir-fry for a further 1–2 minutes until seasoning is fully incorporated and sprouts are just cooked through.
  4. Transfer sprouts to a serving bowl and top with walnuts and orange zest.

Simon says ...

You can blanch the Brussels sprouts in advance then do the next steps just before you’re ready to serve.

Moroccan seasoning, chicken stock, vegetable stock, dinner party, zesty
pork, pasta and rice dishes, dinner, entertaining, Moroccan flavour shot
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @gaultsnz on instagram and hashtag it #simongault