Braised Pork Loin with Passion Fruit Sauce
Tender pork loin slow-cooked in a rich, sweet-and-tangy passion fruit sauce that caramelizes into a gorgeous glaze. This Brazilian-inspired dish is a showstopper for family gatherings, balancing the richness of the meat with bright exotic flavour. Serve with white rice for a complete meal.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 kg lean pork loin
- 500 ml concentrated passion fruit juice
- 1 litre filtered water
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 large onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
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Directions
- 1
Prepare the sauce: in a pitcher, combine the filtered water, concentrated passion fruit juice and granulated sugar, stirring until fully dissolved. Set aside.
- 2
Trim the pork loin, removing excess fat, then soak in cold water for 10 minutes.
- 3
Drain the meat, pierce it all over with the tip of a sharp knife and season generously with salt.
- 4
In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the thinly sliced onion.
- 5
Cook until the edges of the onion are lightly caramelised and golden.
- 6
Add the pork loin and gradually pour in the passion fruit sauce, basting the meat regularly throughout cooking.
- 7
Simmer over low heat until the pork is fully cooked, then allow the sauce to reduce into a thick, glossy glaze. Serve with white rice.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a deeper flavour, marinate the pork loin in the passion fruit sauce overnight in the refrigerator. A pinch of chilli flakes beautifully balances the sweetness with gentle heat.
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