Braised Pork Loin with Red Wine and Olives; the Update Recipe
Ingredients
- Braised Pork Loin with Red Wine and Olives
- 24oz (750gr) pork loin roast
- 4 large shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup dry-cured Greek olives, pitted
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 sprig fresh sage (about 6 leaves)
- 1 tbs oil
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 tbs tomato paste
- 1 tbs cornstarch (corn flour, maizena) dissolved in 2 tbs water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 541g | |
| Calories 619 | |
| Calories from Fat 143 | 23% |
| Total Fat 16.13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 1.92g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium 896mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 25.62g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 5.0g | 3% |
| Protein 6.68g | 11% |
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