If you enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean, then this simple, crisp tasting meal will defiantly float your boat. There's something sexy about the mixing of these flavors, each remains what it is but lends itself so nicely to its companions. One can add a few olives to this meal, but I kept it simple and clean, a wonderful dinner.
Ingredients:
Pork chops or loins (or any tender cut you can get)
Drizzle of olive oil
Salt and Pepper
White wine
Balsamic vinegar
Garlic
Herbs: thyme, rosemary etc.
A couple of fresh tomatoes - cut in half
Veggies: red capsicum/pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, what ever you have - diced
Heat oven to 200`c. In a bowl, mix a drizzle of olive oil, half a cup of dry white wine, a splash of balsamic vinegar, a few chopped garlic cloves (and a small chili if you have the urge). Add a grind of black pepper and salt and the herbs (dried if possible), stir and add cut of pork to mixture. Leave for 30 minutes to marinade.
Meanwhile, get some potatoes on the boil (rice or cous-cous could be used here as a substitute). Dice veggies to bite size chunks, toss into a baking tin with a drizzle of oil, balsamic and salt and pepper. Place tomato halves, cut side down onto each pork cut and place covered dish into oven and cook for 30 minutes. Add veggies onto a separate oven rack and cook until done. Drain and mash potatoes, add butter, salt and pepper, mustard of your choice and set aside.
Serve pork on creamy mash, with veggies to the side, drizzle reaming wine sauce over the top and enjoy.
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