Smoky Spanish Pork with Romesco & Blistered Grapes
Celebrate Week 34 with a dish that brings the warmth of the Mediterranean to your table. This recipe pairs succulent, smoke-infused pork with a rich, nutty romesco sauce and the surprising burst of sweetness from blistered grapes for a truly unique and sophisticated dining experience.
In short
Smoky Spanish Pork with Romesco & Blistered Grapes takes about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Pork tenderloin700 g
- Smoked paprika1 tbsp
- Roasted red peppers (from a jar)200 g
- Toasted almonds50 g
- Garlic cloves2 stk
- Sherry vinegar1 tbsp
- Red seedless grapes200 g
- Extra virgin olive oil4 tbsp
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley0.5 bunch
- Salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, garlic, sherry vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Pulse until you have a thick, slightly chunky sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 2
Pat the pork tenderloin dry. Rub with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the smoked paprika, salt, and plenty of black pepper until evenly coated.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining oil. Sear the pork for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking (about 8-10 minutes total) until the internal temperature reaches 63°C (145°F). Remove from the pan and let it rest.
- 4
In the same skillet used for the pork, toss in the whole grapes. Sauté them over high heat for 2-3 minutes until the skins begin to brown and slightly burst. Remove from heat immediately.
- 5
Thinly slice the rested pork. Spread a generous amount of romesco sauce on each plate, top with the pork slices, and scatter the blistered grapes over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Questions and answers
How long does Smoky Spanish Pork with Romesco & Blistered Grapes take?
About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Pork tenderloin, Smoked paprika, Roasted red peppers (from a jar), Toasted almonds, Garlic cloves, Sherry vinegar …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
