Recipes

Maple-glazed Pork Fillet with Potato & Pickled Onion Croquettes

Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 12 minutes

Serves 4 people

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Ingredients

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    600g pork fillet, in 4 pieces
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    1 teaspoon celery salt
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    1½ cups leftover mashed potatoes
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    4 pickled onions, finely chopped
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    ¼ cup finely-grated Parmesan cheese
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    1 bunch chives, finely snipped
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    1 cup plain flour
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    2 eggs, beaten
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    1 cup breadcrumbs
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    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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    2 tablespoons maple syrup
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    Vegetable oil, for deep-frying

To Serve

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    Roasted baby beetroot, soy beans, jus and nasturtium leaves

Method

  1. 1.
    Season the pork filet with celery salt, then set aside for 5 minutes. Combine the mashed potatoes, pickled onions, Parmesan and chives in a bowl and mix well. Form into four logs. Dip in flour, egg and breadcrumbs to coat.
  2. 2.
    Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a pan set over a moderate-high heat, then sear the pork on all sides for 3 minutes, turning several times. Add the butter and maple syrup, then continue cooking for 3 more minutes, until glazed. Set aside to rest.
  3. 3.
    Fry the potato croquettes in hot (180°C) vegetable oil for 3 minutes, until golden and crisp, then drain on kitchen paper. Carve the pork then serve with croquettes, baby beetroot, soy beans, jus and nasturtium leaves.