Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Pecans | 1 oz (28g / ~19 halves) | 196 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cherry | 1 cup (138g) | 87 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Rosemary | 1 tsp dried (1.2g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork loin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 1 (17-ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- ½ teaspoon whole cloves
- ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
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Directions
Cut pork loin into 1½-inch thick fillets; Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
Securely tie a 12-inch piece of kitchen string around each fillet, if desired.
Cook pork fillets in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Stir together beef broth and bourbon; Add to skillet, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet.
Reduce heat to low; Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until pork is done.
Remove fillets to a serving platter, reserving pan juices, and keep warm.
Remove and discard kitchen string.
Drain cherries, reserving syrup in a small bowl.
Whisk together cherry syrup, cornstarch, and next 4 ingredients
Add to skillet with reserved pan juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened.
Remove from heat; Remove cloves, and stir in cherries and chopped toasted pecans.
Spoon mixture evenly over warm pork fillets.
Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.
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