Leftover Pork Loin and What To Do With It
Leftover pork loin? Don't fret, we've got you covered. Leftover's do not have to be boring! With a little imagination, you can create beautiful, quick and easy dishes for a weeknight meal or even, dare I say, a dinner party? You decide.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 package of prepared polenta - sliced 1/4" thickness
- 10 slices of leftover pork loin - sliced 1/8" thin
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce - prepared or homemade
- 5 poached eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- Salsa Borracha optional
Instructions
Preheat your pan and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Slice polenta into 1/4" thick rounds. Lay on a cookie sheet and season both sides with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add each round to the pan and cook 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and return to cookie sheet until ready to use.
Preheat your oven to 250 degrees
- Slice leftover pork loin into thin slices, about 1/8" thick or as thin as you can get them. Lay out on a baking sheet and season, each side, with salt, pepper, and barbecue sauce. Place in your oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
- Poach five eggs to serve on top if your polenta bombs
Assemble
- Start by placing a polenta round on your plate and adding a slice of leftover pork loin, folded in half, atop the polenta. Alternate layers, ending with polenta on top. Top with a poached egg.
- Serve with Salsa Borracha or any salsa verde and ENJOY!