Citrus Grilled Pork Filet with Mint Fig Sauce

The sweet marinade keeps the pork from being dry, plus the mint-fig sauce provides a wonderfully light addition to an already tasty pork.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 421 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 6 fresh figs
• 6 (6 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
• 6 slices applewood smoked bacon
• 1 pinch sea salt and pepper to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.