Cajun Pork with Bulgur Wheat and Garlicky Spring Greens
Making bulgur from wheat is one of the oldest food processes in the world - some say it’s over 4000 years old. When something’s been around for that long, you know it must be pretty solid. Add that to rich, deep Cajun pork and some simple garlicky Spring Greens and you’ve got yourself a bit of a feast!
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Ingredients
½
Cajun Spice Mix
(Contains Mustard)
1
Honey
2
Pork Steak
½
Chicken Stock Pot
½
Bulgur Wheat
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
½
Sliced Spring Greens
1
Echalion Shallot
1
Garlic Clove
1
Tomato Passata
Not included in your delivery
250
Water
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
Stir together the cajun spice, honey and a glug of oil in a large bowl. Once mixed, add in the pork and mix around with your hands, to make sure it has a good coating of the marinade.
Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees. Put a pot of water (the amount specified in the ingredient table above) on to boil with the stock pot and once boiling add in the bulgur wheat. Bring back to the boil, then put a lid on the pot, take off the heat and leave to the side until everything else is ready. Tip: The bulgur will absorb the stock while you cook everything else!
Cut the spring greens in half lengthways, remove the tough root, then slice into roughly 1cm slices. Cut the shallot in half through the root, peel and chop into roughly ½cm pieces. Peel and grate the garlic.
Put a frying pan on medium heat and add in your pork medallions (leave your leftover marinade in the bowl for later). Cook for 2-3 mins on each side until browned, then transfer your pork to a baking tray. Cover with tinfoil and pop in your oven to cook for 5 more mins. Once the 5 mins are up, take the pork out of your oven and leave to rest until you’ve finished cooking everything else. Tip: The pork is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Once your pork has been transferred to your oven, add any remaining marinade to your pan. If you don’t have any marinade left, just add a drizzle of oil. Put the pan on medium heat and add in your shallot. Cook for 4-5 mins, then add the passata along with a good pinch of salt, a good grind of pepper and a pinch of sugar (if you have some). Bring to a gentle bubble and simmer for 3-4 mins until slightly thickened, then take off the heat. Tip: The marinade shouldn’t overpower your sauce, it will just add to the flavour.
Meanwhile, add a glug of oil to another frying pan and add in your sliced spring greens along with a pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Cook for 4-5 mins until wilted, then add in your garlic and cook for another minute.
When everything is ready, fluff up your bulgur wheat with a fork and serve in bowls. Slice your pork medallions into roughly 2cm slices and serve on top with your spring greens on the side. Drizzle over your tomato sauce and any juices in the baking tray and devour!
