Pork in spicy sauce

4 servings

45 minutes

Pork in spicy sauce is a fragrant, rich dish of European cuisine that combines the juiciness of meat with the spiciness of spices and the sweetness of honey. Its roots go back to gastronomic traditions where the combination of tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a hint of chili pepper gives the meat depth of flavor. The prepared sauce reveals notes of basil, garlic, and wine vinegar, creating a balance between sour-sweet and spicy aftertaste. The dish is versatile: it can be served with sides ranging from mashed potatoes to rice or fresh vegetables. It warms in cold weather and delights with vibrant flavors at any time. The spicy sauce makes it ideal for both family dinners and festive tables, filling the atmosphere with warmth and coziness.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 301
• Proteins: 25.9g
• Fats: 18.2g
• Carbohydrates: 8.9g

Ingredients

• Basil: 1 bunch
• Pork tenderloin: 500 g
• Tomatoes: 3 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Wine vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Dried thyme: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Water: 100 ml
• Chili pepper: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Soy sauce: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the pork into pieces 1–1.5 cm thick and lightly pound.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork tenderloin: 500 g

2. Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Heat the pan and fry the pork in vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

4. For the sauce, blanch the tomatoes, peel them, and cut into large pieces. Remove the seeds from the chili pepper (to taste, can use 1/5 part).

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 3 pieces
   • Chili pepper:  to taste

5. Put tomatoes, chili pepper, basil leaves (dried can be used), 1 tablespoon of honey, 2 tablespoons of wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, thyme, 2 cloves of minced garlic, other spices to taste (Italian or Provençal herbs), and two pinches of salt in the blender. Pour in 100 milliliters of water. Blend all ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 3 pieces
   • Chili pepper:  to taste
   • Basil: 1 bunch
   • Honey: 1 tablespoon
   • Wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
   • Dried thyme: 1 teaspoon
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Water: 100 ml

6. Pour the sauce into the pan (no oil needed), bring to a boil, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 100 ml

7. Place the meat in the boiling sauce and leave for a couple of minutes. Ready! The dish can be served with any garnish of your choice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork tenderloin: 500 g