Citrus Grilled Pork Filet with Mint Fig Sauce Recipe

Citrus Grilled Pork Filet with Mint Fig Sauce Recipe

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 (6 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
  • 6 slices applewood smoked bacon
  • 6 fresh figs
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 pinch sea salt and pepper to taste
  1. Whisk together 1 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and the minced garlic in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
  2. Place the figs and mint leaves into a blender, and blend until pureed. Add the balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, honey, and 1/2 cup orange juice to the blender, and puree until smooth and thick. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper, then set aside.
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the pork from the marinade. Discard the remaining marinade. Wrap each pork chop with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks as necessary; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the pork chops until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Pour the mint-fig sauce over the pork chops to serve.
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