Pork with leeks (Hirino me praso)
Pork tenderloin with leeks is a rustic Greek recipe known as hirino me praso
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, meze
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Hirino, Leek, Pork, Praso
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 394kcal
Author: Mia Kouppa
- 650 grams pork tenderloin, cubed
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 leeks
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1½ tsp dry oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Prepare your leeks by cutting off the dark green parts and the tips - discard these. Take the white part of your leeks and cut them in half, lengthwise. Rinse them well under cool running water and then chop them up.
2 leeks
Place the chopped white part of your leeks in a deep skillet along with the olive oil. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly so that your leeks don't burn.
⅓ cup olive oil
Add in the pork and cook over medium heat for 8 minutes; your pork should get browned on some sides.
650 grams pork tenderloin, cubed
Next add the oregano, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover your pan and cook over medium low heat for approximately 6 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 1½ tsp dry oregano, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper
Enjoy!
The total cooking time for your pork will depend upon the size of your pieces. To ensure that your pork is cooked through, and not overdone, cook until you reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pork with leeks (Hirino me praso) is a wonderful as a main meal, served with rice and some vegetables. You can also serve it as a meze, accompanied by olives, cheese and some ouzo.
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 747IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg