4.6 from 15 votes
Pan-Fried Pork With Leeks
Delicious Greek Prasotigania. Pan-fried pork with leeks that get soft and mellow, flavored with lemon, thyme, oregano, and coriander.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 921 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 500 grams (17.6 ounce) boneless pork neck or shoulder cut into 3 cm chunks
- ⅔ teaspoon ground coriander
- 350 grams (12.3 ounce) leeks (mostly the white part) chopped
- 60 ml white wine
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ⅔ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅓ lemon zest
- 1 bay leaf
- dried oregano and extra lemon to serve with
Instructions
- Season pork with salt, pepper and coriander.
- Heat olive oil over high heat in a non-stick pan.
- Add the pork and sear until brown on both sides (about 6-8 minutes).
- Turn the heat to medium and add the leeks. Season leeks with a bit of salt. Cook stirring occasionally until leeks get completely soft.
- Add the lemon juice and wine. Cook until drained.
- Pour in ¼ cup (60 ml) of hot water. Turn the heat to low.
- Add the lemon zest and bay leaf and simmer covered until all water drains.
- Prick the pork with a knife to check if it's tender enough if not add a splash more of water and simmer a bit more.
- When done, serve with dried oregano on top, and extra lemon if you prefer.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
921kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
68g
(105%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
34g
Cholesterol
180mg
(60%)
Sodium
178mg
(7%)
Potassium
1090mg
(31%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2952IU
(59%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 921
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 921kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 68g | 105% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1090mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2952IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.