Pork with Au Jus
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Pork with Au Jus is a savory meat dish made from tender pork that is slow-cooked and served with a rich, flavorful gravy. This dish highlights a modest calorie count while providing a good source of protein.
This dish is served in various meal programs including senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering across New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Pork with Au Jus
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Pork with Au Jus shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Pork with Au Jus is a savory dish featuring tender pork slow-cooked to perfection and served with a rich, flavorful gravy—perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
- •2 lb pork loin roast
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp black pepper
- •1 tsp dried thyme
- •1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- •2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- •1 tbsp cornstarch
- •2 tbsp water
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2Rub the pork loin roast with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- 3Place the pork in a roasting pan and add chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic around the pork.
- 4Roast in the oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- 5Remove pork from the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- 6In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- 7Place the roasting pan with the juices on the stove over medium heat and stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the au jus.
- 8Serve sliced pork with au jus drizzled over the top.
Chef Tips
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the pork overnight in the fridge.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use beef broth instead of chicken broth for a richer au jus.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.