Marinated Ibérico Pork Fillet Potatoes (Print)

Overnight-marinated Ibérico pork with crispy potatoes and sweet roasted peppers—a Spanish-inspired centerpiece.

# Components:

→ Pork Marinade

01 - 1.32 lbs Ibérico pork fillet, trimmed
02 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Roast Potatoes

10 - 1.54 lbs small new potatoes, quartered
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
13 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

→ Red Peppers

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

# Directions:

01 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, smoked paprika, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
02 - Coat pork fillet thoroughly in the marinade mixture. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, preferably overnight.
03 - Set oven temperature to 425°F and allow to fully preheat.
04 - Toss quartered potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme leaves. Spread evenly on a baking tray and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until golden and crispy.
05 - Place pepper strips on a separate baking tray. Toss with olive oil, sliced garlic, and salt. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until tender with light caramelization.
06 - Remove pork from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork fillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply browned.
07 - Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
08 - Slice pork fillet and arrange on serving plates with roast potatoes and red pepper strips. Drizzle with pan juices if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ibérico pork has a richness that makes you feel like you're eating something genuinely special, even on a Tuesday night.
  • The overnight marinade does almost all the work, so you're actually relaxed when cooking day arrives.
  • Those caramelized peppers and crispy potatoes transform this from elegant to absolutely craveable.
02 -
  • Pork is not like chicken—cooking it to a safe temperature doesn't mean cooking it dry, and 63°C is genuinely the sweet spot where it stays juicy and slightly pink inside.
  • Pat your pork completely dry before searing, otherwise you'll steam it instead of browning it, and browning is where all the flavor lives.
03 -
  • If you can't find Ibérico pork, regular pork tenderloin works—just reduce the roasting time by 2–3 minutes since it's leaner and dries out faster.
  • Save any pan juices and drizzle them over everything just before serving; that's where concentrated pork flavor lives.
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