Prep To Plate with ZWILLING: Braised Pork Loin and Brussels Sprouts

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With this recipe, we’ll guide you through making a delicious Braised Pork Loin with Brussels Sprouts, including all the ZWILLING tools, products and gadgets to use from prep to plate.

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• 1½ Tbs. Kosher Salt
• 1 Star-Anise
• 6 oz. Bacon, cut into ¼ inch cubes
• 1 lb. Brussels Sprouts, halved
• 2 Garlic Cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 Green Apple, diced
• 2 lbs. Pork Loin
• 4 Tbs. Sunflower Oil
• 1 Medium Onion, diced
• 12 oz. Mixed Mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Jar Caramelized Onion Gravy
• ¼ cup Heavy Cream
• 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Stock
• 1 lb. Fingerling Potatoes, parboiled and cut into pieces
• Salt and Pepper

Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

Use the ZWILLING 7″ Pro Rocking Santoku Knife to set your mise en place. Its 20-degree sharpened edge and hollow-ground design prevent starchy produce from sticking, ideal for quick prep.

• Halve Brussels sprouts for even cooking.
• Dice the apple into ½-inch cubes.
• Finely dice the onion to release its flavor as it sautés.
• Cut the bacon into ¼-inch cubes to render evenly.
• After parboiling, slice the fingerling potatoes into ½-inch pieces.

2. Create a Spice Blend

Blend peppercorns, caraway seeds, star anise, and salt in the ZWILLING Enfinigy Personal Blender until fine. This powerful yet compact blender provides the perfect consistency for spices, making it a must-have for any spice blend prep.

3. Render Bacon

In the Staub 5-Qt Essential French Oven, render diced bacon until golden and crispy. The French Oven’s unique black enamel interior ensures even heat distribution, creating beautifully browned, crispy bacon, enhancing the flavor of the dish.

4. Sauté Brussels Sprouts and Apple

Remove the bacon with a Nonstick Slotted Spoon and, in two batches, sauté Brussels sprouts until browned. The French Oven’s wide base allows ample space for browning, while its nonstick coating makes it easy to clean. Add apples and stir briefly before removing.

5. Prep Pork Loin

Trim and slice the pork loin using the ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Pro Slicing Knife. It’s thinner than a chef’s knife, making it perfect for cleaning and slicing meats. Rub the pork with the spice blend for even seasoning.

6. Sear the Pork

After adding oil to the French Oven, sear the pork loin pieces on all sides. The French Oven’s textured black enamel surface browns the pork perfectly, enhancing its depth of flavor.

7. Build the Gravy Base

Sweat onions until translucent, then add mushrooms and garlic, stirring until they brown. The slotted spoon makes stirring and transferring easy, ensuring your vegetables are evenly cooked.

8. Add Caramelized Onion Gravy and Stock

Pour in the caramelized onion gravy, cream, and chicken stock—and whisk together.

10. Let the Pork Loin Rest

Transfer the pork loins to a cutting board and allow them to rest before slicing.

11. Serve and Garnish

Place the sliced tenderloin back on top of the gravy, potato and mushrooms. Garnish with the Brussels sprouts mixture, serving the remaining as a side dish.

10. Serve and Garnish

Place the sliced tenderloin back on top of the gravy, potato and mushrooms. Garnish with the Brussels sprouts mixture, serving the remaining as a side dish.

Why Choose ZWILLING?

Craftsmanship Meets Innovation

ZWILLING has a longstanding legacy of quality, known for its German-engineered knives, cast iron cookware and precise kitchen tools. With almost 300 years of experience, ZWILLING products combine innovation with tradition, designed to enhance culinary experiences for chefs of all levels.

Take, for example, their Pro Collection.

Made in Germany and designed to be an extension of the user’s hand, the Pro Collection offers comfort, balance and precision with a curved bolster that supports the professional pinch grip. Plus, each blade is forged from a single piece of ice-hardened stainless steel, ensuring long-lasting sharpness and durability.

Not only can this collection tackle an array of cooking and prep tasks, but with the right maintenance and care, these knives will last for years to come.

Perfect for Everyday Cooking

Each ZWILLING piece is thoughtfully crafted to make every step in the kitchen easier, whether you’re blending spices, prepping ingredients or slow-cooking meats. With tools that balance comfort, precision and durability, ZWILLING can help transform any recipe into a gourmet meal.

Whether you’re following this recipe or creating your own, ZWILLING products will elevate every meal and simplify every task, making them the ultimate choice for every chef.

Hungry for more? From Dutch ovens and braisers to cutlery, small appliances and more, explore our ZWILLING Collection and snag the perfect addition to your kitchen

Shop our ZWILLING Collection