Pork with Leeks & Celery (Hirino Prasoselino)

[Updated 20/03/2025]

Leek and celery caressing pork tenderloin!

A comforting Greek dish where tender pork meets the sweetness of leeks and the aromatic touch of celery. Light, hearty, and full of flavor!

Ingredients

·       1-2 pork tenderloins (or pork leg)

·       1 kg leeks, cut into 5 cm pieces

·       2-3 carrots, sliced

·       A few celery branches, chopped

·       Olive oil

·       Salt & pepper to taste

·       Lemon juice

·       2 eggs (optional, for a thicker sauce)

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the meat and vegetables. Cut the meat into slices.
2. Heat olive oil in a pot and brown the pork on both sides.
3. Add the leeks, carrots, and celery, lower the heat, cover, and let them soften for 4-5 minutes.
4. Add water halfway up, season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer until the meat is tender (about 45 minutes or 10 minutes in a pressure cooker).
5. Serve with fresh lemon juice.
6. For a creamy avgolemono sauce, whisk eggs with lemon juice, stir into the pot, and let simmer for 2-3 more minutes.

Serving Tips & Variations

Serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up the delicious sauce. If skipping the egg-lemon sauce, simply add extra lemon juice before serving for a fresh, tangy finish.