Spiced pork with apple and fig compote
3
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 10 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 55 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
A modern twist on roast pork and apple sauce: sweet fruit compote is just perfect with the sensational spices in this dish.
Ingredients
Fennel seeds
2 tsp
Ground cumin
1 tsp
Fresh coriander
1 tsp
Ground coriander
1 tsp
Pork fillet or tenderloin, raw
800 g, (strip loin roast)
Apple(s)
3 medium, peeled, cored, finely chopped
Dried fig(s)
60 g, finely chopped
Lemon juice
1 tbs
Caster sugar
2 tbs
Ground cinnamon
½ tsp
Oil spray
1 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 170°C or 150C° fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2
Place fennel, cumin and coriander seeds in a mortar and pestle and lightly crush.
3
Lightly spray pork with olive oil, then rub with spice mixture.
4
Place pork on prepare tray. Bake for 50-55 mins or until browned and cooked through. Cool to room temperature. Slice.
5
Meanwhile, to make the compote, place apples, figs, juice, sugar, cinnamon and ⅓ cup (80ml) water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 10 mins or until apples are softened. Cool.
6
Arrange pork on a serving platter. Serve with apple compote.
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