When it comes to preparing a delectable and flavorful main course, Greek pork loin stands out as a prime choice. This succulent cut of meat, known for its tender texture and rich taste, lends itself perfectly to a variety of cooking methods, promising an unforgettable culinary experience. Let's embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind creating the perfect Greek pork loin, exploring various recipes that capture the essence of this Mediterranean delicacy. We'll uncover the traditional techniques, the aromatic herbs and spices, and the cooking methods that will transform your pork loin into a mouthwatering masterpiece.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GRECIAN PORK TENDERLOIN
Lean and tender, pork tenderloins are perfect for the grill. This zesty marinade makes tenderloins even more tender than they already are.
Provided by Dave Nash
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 2h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and oregano in a large resealable plastic bag. Shake sealed bag until ingredients are well mixed. Taste the marinade for tartness. If too tart, add a little more oil. Not enough zing, add more lime. The garlic and salt flavors should also be up front, yet not overpowering. Place tenderloins in the bag, seal, and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 5 hours.
- Preheat grill for medium heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate, and discard marinade. Grill tenderloins for 20 to 30 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 829.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
GREEK PORK TENDERLOIN
This Greek-inspired pork tenderloin gets its flavor from the oregano, rosemary and lemon peel mixture that's rubbed on prior to cooking. Each zesty bite tastes best with a bit of the minty-garlic yogurt sauce.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Diabetic Pork Recipes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Trim fat from pork. In a small bowl combine lemon peel, oregano, salt, rosemary and pepper. Sprinkle over all sides of the pork and rub in with your fingers.
- In a large oven-going skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add roast to hot skillet; cook for 4 minutes or until browned, turning to brown all sides evenly. Transfer skillet to oven. Roast about 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest portion of meat registers 145 degrees F. Remove from oven and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small bowl combine yogurt, mint and garlic. To serve, thinly slice pork and divide among four serving plates. Top with yogurt mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 236.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
GREEK PORK LOIN
I printed this years ago from about.com who listed it from the National Pork Producers Council. This is a great recipe and when my grill was out of commission, I tried in my crock pot as well. I am glad I fought the temptation to increase the lemon and garlic, because the amounts listed are just right.
Provided by Deborah1
Categories Pork
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place pork loin in a large zip-loc bag.
- (If I will be pressed for cooking time or my roast is very thick, I will butterfly it at this point.) Combine remaining ingredients and pour over pork in bag.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove pork and discard the marinade.
- Grill over indirect heat on a covered grill until meat thermometer registers 155°F, about 1 to 1/2 hours.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing thinly to serve OR proceed as above except place roast in crock pot with 1/4 cup good chardonnay and 2 Tablespoons water.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
PORK TENDERLOIN MARINATED IN GARLIC, LEMON AND OREGANO WITH GREEK SALAD
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the garlic, zest, juice, oregano and oil in blender and blend until smooth. Put the pork in a baking dish, add the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
- Heat a grill to high. Remove the pork from marinade and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until golden brown on all sides and cooked to medium doneness. Brush the radicchio and tomatoes with oil and grill until lightly charred. Remove the pork from the grill to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Remove the radicchio and tomatoes from grill and set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk together vinegar, mustard, anchovy paste and a touch of honey in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Add the radicchio, tomatoes, arugula, cucumber, olives, and capers and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter and top with feta and pork slices. Garnish with fresh oregano and serve.
GREEK PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the allspice, oregano and garlic powder in a bowl. Pierce the pork all over with a fork. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; rub with the spice mixture.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning, until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven. Cook until a thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring, until toasted, 5 minutes. Add 1 3/4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low; cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork; let cool. Add the feta, cucumbers, herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the pork and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 87 milligrams, Sodium 571 milligrams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams
GREEK PULLED PORK
A co-worker shared this recipe with me. This is another one of my favorite slow cooker comfort foods. I don't know how I survived without this recipe in my life. I am glad I don't have to, and neither do you! I like to serve this on a hoagie or roll with chips and dip. Cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 8.
Provided by 6ela
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 4h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place pork tenderloin into a slow cooker, sprinkle meat generously with Greek seasoning, and pour the jar of peperoncini peppers with their juice over the pork. Cook 4 hours on High.
- Shred the pork using 2 forks and allow to cook 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1135.1 mg
PORK SOUVLAKI
So good broiled, wonderful luncheon or dinner with a Greek salad and rice pilaf. adapted from Canadian Living mag. (cook time includes 10 minutes marinating time) The photo shows them in a pita, have tried them both ways in and on, equally good either way, also so good just over rice, preferable brown rice.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim and cut pork into 1 inch cubes.
- In large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Add pork and stir to coat.
- Marinate for 10 minutes (make ahead: cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours).
- evenly thread pork onto six 8 inch skewers; place on foil lined baking sheet.
- Brush with marinade.
- Broil 6 inches away from heat, turning halfway through, until just a hint of pink remains inside, about 12 minutes.
- Spread tzatziki over each pita.
- Remove pork from skewers and place on pitas; fold over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.9, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 476, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 28.1
GREEK PORK CHOPS
My in-laws taught me a lot about cooking, so any time I come across a great new recipe, I enjoy making it for them. These bright, lemony chops quickly became a favorite. -Geri Lipczynski, Oak Lawn, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix first 9 ingredients. Add pork chops and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.Freeze option: Freeze chops with marinade in a freezer container. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Drain pork, discarding marinade. Grill as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK PORK WRAPS
If you like gyros, you'll love these strips of grilled pork wrapped in tortillas. It's become a popular summer dish in my home ever since a co-worker gave me the idea for the creamy cucumber dressing. -Christine London of Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, mustard, 1-1/4 teaspoons garlic and oregano; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. , In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, salt, dill and remaining garlic; cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare the grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. , Grill tenderloin, uncovered, over direct medium-high for 2-3 minutes on each side. Place meat over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in foil; place on grill for 1-2 minutes on each side or until warmed. Slice tenderloin into strips; place on tortillas. Top each with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce and 1 tablespoon green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork loin: Look for a loin that is about 3 to 4 pounds and has a good amount of marbling. This will help ensure that the pork is juicy and flavorful.
- Season the pork loin liberally: Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the pork. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and oregano.
- Cook the pork loin at a low temperature: This will help to keep the pork juicy and tender. The ideal temperature is between 300 and 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork is cooked to the proper temperature: The internal temperature of the pork should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, and 170 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
- Let the pork loin rest before carving: This will help to redistribute the juices throughout the meat and make it more tender.
Conclusion:
Greek pork loin is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, Greek pork loin is sure to please.
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