Pork Loin with Black Walnut & Mustard Sauce
The rich, robust taste of wild American Black Walnuts perfectly complements the hearty flavors of savory pork loin, creamy mustard sauce, and notes of apple cider, lemon, and herbs. Try making this recipe a new tradition for the holidays or family gatherings.
Ingredients
| Pork loin chops | 4 | |
| Flour | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Olive oil | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Vidalia onions | 2 | |
| Garlic cloves | 2 | |
| Black walnuts | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) (Hammonds) | |
| Cider | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Beef broth/Chicken broth | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Salt & pepper | To Taste | |
| Brown sugar | 1 Pinch | |
| Bay leaves | 2 | |
| Thyme | 50 Gram | |
| Lemon rind | 2 | |
| Heavy cream | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Mustard | 3 Tablespoon |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Trim excess fat from pork loin.
MAKING
2. Season the flour with salt and pepper and coat the chops.
3. Heat half of olive oil in sauté pan. Brown the chops on both sides; transfer to ovenproof dish.
4. Add remaining oil to pan. Add onions and cook over low heat until they soften and begin to brown.
5. Add garlic and Black Walnuts; cook additional 2 minutes.
6. Stir in any left over flour, then gradually stir in cider and broth. Season well.
SERVING
7. Serve this with steamed rice for a hearty meal.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 787Calories from Fat 382
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44 g67.7%
Saturated Fat 12 g60%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 310 mg12.92%
Total Carbohydrates 66 g22%
Dietary Fiber 11 g44%
Sugars 26 g
Protein 38 g76%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
