This is the simplest, easiest gourmet meal you’re ever gonna make.
Pan-Roasted Pork Loin With Leeks
4 large leeks
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp butter, divided
1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
1 (2-pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed
1/2 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio recommended)
chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1. Remove roots and tough upper leaves from leeks. Cut each leek in half length-wise. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 6 cups). Soak in cold water to loosen dirt.
2. Put sliced leek, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp butter, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in large Dutch oven. Place over medium-high heat. Cook for 10 minutes or until leeks have wilted. Pour the leeks into a bowl. Reserve.
3. Heat 2 tsp butter in pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook for 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and wine; cook for 15 seconds, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Return sliced leek to pan. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or until pork is tender. Remove pork from pan. Increase heat to reduce leek sauce if too watery. Cut pork into 1/4-inch slices. Serve with leek mixture. Garnish with parsley.
Meanwhile, roast colorful “new potatoes” and Brussels sprouts in oil and salt and pepper. Serve with pork.
Okay I’m now drooling all over my keyboard. If it shorts out it’s all your fault! ;v)
Can something non-alcoholic be used in place of the wine or will it totally not be the same?
I’m looking at the picture and saying to myself as I read the recipe, “Those aren’t leeks, those are Brussels sprouts!” Then I got to the end of the recipe. oops. So much for reading thoroughly before asking questions.
I wonder if I could make this somehow with chicken since we don’t eat pork? hmmmm…..does look good.
I want to move in with you. Do you need a live in nanny/housekeeper by chance?
I’m making a pork loin for dinner tonight. I have never ever ever used leeks for anything. Sounds good though.
Wow, that looks delish! And so pretty, too! Now I am hungry!
That looks YUMMY! Slurp!!
This looks so delicious! I’m definitely going to try it. I’m so into good food that’s easy. I have a yummy Valentine’s Day dessert recipe that would go great with this on my blog – sorry for the shameless advertising. Anyway, my husband and I love Brussels sprouts. My kids will choke a few down. I don’t often cook with leeks, so we’ll see how this goes.
I love pork loin because you can slice the little medallions and not pig out on too much meat (ha! bad pun I guess).
OMy! I’m so hungry right now. Can you tell?!