Marinated Ibérico Pork Fillet (Printable)

This Spanish-inspired dish features a succulent Ibérico pork fillet, marinated and roasted, served with crispy potatoes and sweet peppers.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Pork Marinade

01 - 1.3 lb Ibérico pork fillet, trimmed
02 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp smoked paprika
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
07 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp sea salt
09 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ For the Roast Potatoes

10 - 1.5 lb small new potatoes, quartered
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1 tsp sea salt
13 - ½ tsp black pepper
14 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
15 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

→ For the Red Peppers

16 - 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil
18 - 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
19 - Pinch of salt

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, smoked paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the pork fillet in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate overnight (minimum 8 hours).
02 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
03 - Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crisp.
04 - Place pepper strips on a second tray. Toss with olive oil, sliced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Roast for 20–25 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized.
05 - Remove pork from the marinade and pat dry. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork fillet for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 12–15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
06 - Slice pork fillet and arrange on plates with roast potatoes and red peppers. Drizzle with juices from the pan if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The overnight marinade transforms the pork into something deeply flavorful and incredibly tender
  • One pan handles almost everything, making this special enough for guests but surprisingly manageable
02 -
  • Patting the pork dry before searing is nonnegotiable if you want a proper crust
  • Letting the meat rest for those full 5 minutes makes the difference between juicy and dry
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  • Ibérico pork is worth seeking out at specialty markets or online for occasions that matter
  • A meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out of perfectly cooked pork
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