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Spice-rubbed pork fillet with tzatziki and romesco sauce

Spice-rubbed pork fillet with tzatziki and romesco sauce is a sauces recipe made with Brown Sugar, Worcestershire Sauce, Chilli Powder, Tomato Paste, and Salt. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 clove
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Place all the marinated pork ingredients, except the pork fillet and olive oil, into a bowl and mix well.

2. 2

   Add the pork fillets and turn to coat in the marinade, then leave to marinate for 20-30 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain any excess marinade from the pork and heat a frying pan until hot.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil and add the pork fillet and fry for 1-2 minutes on both side.

5. 5

   Transfer to the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and leave to rest in a warm place for five minutes.

7. 7

   For the tzatziki, mix the cucumber and salt together and allow to sit in a colander for one hour, then rinse and pat dry with kitchen paper.

8. 8

   Place the cucumber into a bowl. Add the yoghurt, garlic and mint and stir to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

9. 9

   For the romesco sauce, place the pepper, onion, chillies and olive oil onto a roasting tray and place into the oven for 10-12 minutes, until soft and browned.

10. 10

    Meanwhile, heat a frying pan until hot, then place the tomatoes, cut-side down, into the pan and sear until blackened.

11. 11

    Place the roasted vegetables, ground almonds, vinegar, anchovies and bread into a food processor and blend for two minutes, until smooth.

12. 12

    With the food processor still running, gradually add 125ml/4½fl oz olive oil in a steady stream until completely incorporated into the sauce, then season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

13. 13

    To serve, slice the pork fillet and place onto a plate.

14. 14

    Place a spoonful of romesco to one side of pork, and a spoonful of the tzatziki to the other side.