Pork knots with olives
- Lactose Free
- Energy Kcal 287
- Carbohydrates g 19.6
- of which sugars g 4.3
- Protein g 11
- Fats g 15.6
- of which saturated fat g 3.35
- Fiber g 3.8
- Cholesterol mg 23
- Sodium mg 234
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 30 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Golden pieces and juicy flavor make these pork knots with olives a comforting family favorite for all kinds of dinners. The nice shape and tender inside look fantastic on the table, while the olive sauce adds a Mediterranean twist that turns everyday pork recipes into something really DELICIOUS. You get that balance of mild, savory pork plus just enough briny olive flavor—great for folks who like bold food without too much fuss. Sunday dinners or casual weeknights, both work well...families often appreciate the cheerful colors, the way the olives peek through and give a rustic, warm appearance. Home cooks love how reliable these easy pork dishes are for pleasing a crowd since the dish always looks inviting and the taste is spot on, even for picky eaters or company.
Busy weeknights get easier when you have a family meal like pork knots with olives—kids and adults both vote these as a repeat favorite, and even the leftovers stay moist and flavorful. The olive sauce is a big hit with families, since it goes well on the knots, but also tastes great drizzled on mashed potatoes, simple vegetables, or any rice side (this part is often everyone’s favorite). The versatility makes these quick pork meals really useful; set them out for a holiday, Sunday supper, or even a birthday—that gentle Mediterranean flavor works any time. Home cooks turning to pork with olives dishes enjoy the honest flavor and how it stands out from basic pork recipes, all while fitting nicely into busy schedules. For a final touch, you can plate it plain for picky eaters or dress it up with extra olives for guests, so you always have a reliable, tasty results no matter the occasion. Honestly, pork knots like these are just good fun—great taste, nice style, simple crowd-pleaser for any family dinner night.
- INGREDIENTS
- Pork 4 - knots
- Green olives ½ cup (100 g) - pitted
- Rosemary 2 sprigs
- Sage 4 leaves
- Bay leaves 4 leaves - leaves
- Peperoncino 1
- Extra virgin olive oil 4 spoonfuls
- White wine 1 glass
- Black pepper to taste
- Fine salt to taste
- Type 00 flour to taste - for dusting
How to prepare Pork knots with olives
Lightly pound the knots 1 with the meat mallet 2, then with a smooth-edged pointed knife (or kitchen scissors), make small cuts on the edges of each knot 3, so that during cooking the meat does not curl up;
thoroughly coat the knots in flour 4, then shake them to remove the excess. Cut the chili pepper into rings 5 and place it in a rather large pan, along with the olive oil, bay leaf, sage, and rosemary, then sauté the ingredients 6.
Add the floured knots to the pan 7 and let them brown on both sides. Meanwhile, finely chop half of the pitted olives 8, and when the knots are golden on both sides 9,
pour in the glass of white wine 10, add the chopped and whole olives 11, and let it evaporate completely over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, adding hot water (or broth) as needed. Keep a small amount of cooking liquid in the pan (by adding liquid), so that at the end, the knots have a sauce with which to be drizzled 12. Serve the knots hot, garnishing the serving plates with aromatic herbs.