Creamy Pork and Spinach

This recipe makes delicious seasoned pork in a creamy sauce with added spinach that is cooked in the cream. Doesn’t that sound yum? It honestly really is! Not only is this quick meal delicious but it is also low in carbs so ideal if you’re trying to reduce the intake of carbs in your diet. 

I do like spinach but must admit it is not one of my favourite vegetables. Adding it to this creamy dish has given me a new found love of spinach. Being drenched in the creamy sauce gives the spinach such a gorgeous flavour along with a creamy texture.

I have been trying to find ways to get more superfoods such as spinach into my diet and this recipe is definitely a great way to do that. Spinach is a healthy food that we should all be consuming in our diets. It is high in nutrients such as vitamin A which is great for eyesight and vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that is great for skin. Spinach also contains nutrients such as vitamin K, folate, iron and calcium. It contains smaller amounts of potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6 and vitamin E.

There are many benefits to consuming spinach so if you’re looking for a delicious recipe that includes spinach then you should give this recipe a try.

Ingredients for Creamy Pork and Spinach

• 2 pork boneless pork loin steaks – boneless pork loin steaks cook quicker than pork chops. See recipe tips below if using pork chops.
• ½ teaspoon salt – adding salt is optional.
• ½ teaspoon black pepper – you can add more if you desire.
• ¾ tsp paprika – seasoning to add additional flavour to the pork.
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder – you can also use garlic granules.
• 1 teaspoon onion powder – or onion granules.
• 1½ teaspoon butter – I use butter to cook the pork as it gives it a nice flavour.
• ½ medium onion – chopped.
• 2 garlic cloves - chopped.
• ½ chicken stock cube - dissolved in 125ml water. You can use the other half another time as long as you wrap it tightly. Use gluten free stock cubes if you follow a gluten free diet.
• 75ml double cream – also known as heavy cream.
• 120g raw spinach – I use young spinach for better flavour.

How to Make Pork in Creamy Sauce

1. Season the boneless pork loins with salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder then set aside.

2. Add the butter to a large frying pan on a medium to high heat. Once heated, cook the boneless pork loin steaks until golden brown and cooked throughout. Turn half way through. The boneless pork loin steaks I use, cook in 4 minutes each side to total around 8 minutes.

3. If using pork chops, once you have fried the chops until golden brown then place the chops onto a baking tray and cook in the oven at gas mark 6/400^oF/200^oC for a further 20 - 25 minutes or until they are cooked throughout.  Set the pork aside once cooked.

4. To the same pan you cooked the pork in, add the onions and garlic then cook for 2 minutes.  Pour in the chicken stock dissolved in water and double cream and allow to cook for around 3 – 4 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

5. As the sauce begins to thicken, reduce the heat and add the spinach. Allow the spinach to cook for 2 minutes or until wilted then place the pork and their juices into the sauce and continue to cook for around 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

• Please remember if using chops, it will require a slightly different method which is included in the instructions.
• Pork should never be rare as it can be bad for health so always ensure pork is cook throughout before consuming.
• This recipe serves 2 but you can easily double the ingredients to make it for 4.

Nutrition

Nutrition based on 1 serving: Calories: 476kcal | Fat: 39.8g | Saturates: 19.9g | Carbs: 4.1g | Sugar: 2.5g | Fibre: 1.4g | Protein: 25.2g | Salt 1.0g

Storage

You can make this recipe in advance and store it in the fridge in an airtight container once cooled. Use within 24 hours.

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