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Greek Afelia Recipe | Pork Tenderloin With Red Wine)

Kenton & Jane
A traditional Cypriot dish of pork cooked and marinated overnight in red wine.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Blog
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • about 2.5lbs pork cut into cubes lean is healthier
  • 5-6 ounces of Greek red wine
  • 2 whole sticks of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of crushed coriander a staple in this dish
  • 2 pinches of salt to preference
  • 5-6 tablespoons Greek olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine pork, wine, cinnamon sticks, coriander, and pepper.
  • Mix and make sure pork is well coated in mixture.
  • Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour (Or overnight for best results).
  • Heat oil in pan and add pork (don't throw away marinade!).
  • Cook until brown.
  • Once brown, add marinade and salt.
  • Cover and cook for about 30 minutes.
  • It's done when meat is cooked and marinade becomes thick.
  • Serve.