Mustard Wine Tenderloin.
Ingredients:
- 2 pork tenderloins (skin removed)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Zest and juice of one lime
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup chopped cilantro(for the mustard wine, which needs to mature so plan head)
- 1 cup red wine
- ¼ red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup wholegrain mustard
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 under-ripe pear
- 1 cup dried apricots (dried cherries are a good substitute)
Directions:
- In a saucepan combine the wine, sugar, vinegar, and salt and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile peel, core, and chop the pear into chunks.
- Add the mustard, mustard seeds, and pears and stir in well.
- In a two-pint glass jar place the dried fruit and top up with the pear and mustard wine mixture. Seal the top and store for at least 2 days to mature (this will keep well for up to one month – makes 4 cups or 8servings).
- When ready to barbecue, roast and grind the coriander and cumin seeds and set to one side.
- In a large bowl whisk together the cilantro, mustard, coriander, cumin,
- salt, smoked paprika, lime juice, and lime zest. Coat the tenderloins with
- this marinade and allow them to rest wrapped in kitchen film or wrap for30 minutes at room temperature.
- Grill the pork for 3 to 4 minutes per side and allow to rest.
- Dress the arugula with olive oil.
- Slice the meat and arrange it on a serving plate.
- Remove ½ cup of mustard wine and spoon on top of the pork, garnishing with arugula.
- Serves 4.
Greek-Style Stuffed PorkChops
Ingredients:
- 4 thick pork chops (about 1.1/2 to 2
- inches thick)
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup chopped spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped sundried
- tomatoes
- Canola oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 wooden skewers
Directions:
- Presoak the skewers to prevent burning.
- Cut a slit into the side of each chop to create a pocket (hence the chop is so thick and it is better to have the chops with the bone in to add some rigidity)
- In a medium bowl gently mix together the cheese, olives, and tomatoes.
- Split this mixture between the four chops, stuffing it into the pocket you have cut.
- Secure the opening with a wooden skewer, and rub ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper into the outside.
- Fire up the grill and cook, turning regularly, until nicely browned on both sides and the internal temperature of the meat has reached 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve with good bread
- Serves 4
Magical Monkfish Kebabs
Ingredients:
1.1/2 pounds skinless monkfish (any
other firm fish will also work)
Ciabatta bread
1 lemon
Olive oil
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 wooden skewers
Directions:
- Presoak the skewers in water to avoid burning
- Cut the crusts off the ciabatta and then cut into 1-inch chunks.
- Next cut the monkfish into chunks, again about 1 inch on each side.
- Cut the lemon into 6 wedges of equal size.
- Thread the bread and fish onto skewers but do not crush them too
- close together or they will not cook properly.
- Finally, place a lemon wedge on the end of the skewer.
- Fire up the grill and cook, turning every 2 minutes, until golden on all sides.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve
- with rice.
- Serves 6
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