Tuscan Style Pork with Slow Cooked Tomatoes

Name: Tuscan Style Pork with Slow Cooked Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian inspired
Ingredients: 300 grams pork loin, cut into 1 cm thick medallions; 400 grams ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped; 15 ml olive oil; 2 grams salt; 1 gram black pepper; 2 grams garlic powder; 1 gram dried oregano; 100 ml water

EasyItalian inspiredPrep: 15 minutesCook: 45 minutesServes 2

Imagine a rustic Italian countryside kitchen, where the aroma of slow-cooked pork and sun-ripened tomatoes fills the air, promising a meal of profound comfort and flavor. This dish features succulent pork, seared to a golden perfection, then gently braised in a rich, tangy sauce crafted from vibrant tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and earthy oregano. Each bite offers a tender, melt-in-your-mouth experience, beautifully complemented by the sweet and savory depth of the tomato reduction, creating a truly memorable symphony of textures and tastes. It's a simple yet elegant preparation that transforms humble ingredients into a luxurious culinary embrace, perfect for a cozy evening.

Tuscan Style Pork with Slow Cooked Tomatoes

Ingredients

•300 grams pork loin, cut into 1 cm thick medallions
•400 grams ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
•15 ml olive oil
•2 grams salt
•1 gram black pepper
•2 grams garlic powder
•1 gram dried oregano
•100 ml water

Instructions

1
Season the pork medallions generously on both sides with 1 gram of salt and 0.5 gram of black pepper.
2
Heat the olive oil in a medium sized, heavy bottomed pan or Dutch oven over medium high heat until shimmering.
3
Carefully place the seasoned pork medallions into the hot pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until deeply golden brown. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes to the same pan, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
5
Stir in the remaining 1 gram of salt, 0.5 gram of black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
6
Return the seared pork medallions to the pan, nestling them into the tomato sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork is very tender and the sauce has slightly thickened.
7
Uncover the pan and increase the heat to medium low. Continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes, stirring gently, to further reduce and concentrate the sauce.
8
Serve the tender pork medallions immediately, spooning the rich tomato sauce generously over each portion.

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