eCook Meal
Texan Cowboy Pork
with charred BBQ onions & a creamy carrot mash
This Texan Cowboy-inspired meal will soon have you rootin’ and tootin’ for seconds, Chef! So, giddyup and let’s get cooking, starting with a rustic carrot mash, dotted with spring onion. A sweet corn, feta & crisp green salad is the perfect partner for pan-fried pork and BBQ-coated onions. Finished with toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
Carrot MASH
Boil the kettle. Place the Carrot in a pot of salted water. Boil until soft, 25-30 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Stir in the spring onion whites, a knob of butter (optional), and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. In a bowl, loosen the chimichurri with 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of olive oil. Set aside.
CHARRED Corn
Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside in a salad bowl.
JUICY PORK
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until browned, 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip, cover with the lid, lower the heat, and fry until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
BBQ GOODNESS
Return the pan to high heat and deglaze with a splash of water. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, stir through the BBQ sauce and a knob of butter (optional). Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.
ONE LAST STEP
Toss the green leaves, spring Onion greens, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning through the corn. Set aside.
DINNER IS SERVED
Lay down the Carrot mash, top with the pork slices, and the BBQ onions. Drizzle over the chimichurri and serve the charred corn salad on the side. Garnish with the toasted pumpkin seeds. Lasso it in, Chef!
Carrot MASH
Boil the kettle. Place the Carrot in a pot of salted water. Boil until soft, 25-30 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Stir in the spring onion whites, a knob of butter (optional), and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. In a bowl, loosen the chimichurri with 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of olive oil. Set aside.
CHARRED Corn
Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside in a salad bowl.
JUICY PORK
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until browned, 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip, cover with the lid, lower the heat, and fry until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
BBQ GOODNESS
Return the pan to high heat and deglaze with a splash of water. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, stir through the BBQ sauce and a knob of butter (optional). Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.
ONE LAST STEP
Toss the green leaves, spring Onion greens, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning through the corn. Set aside.
DINNER IS SERVED
Lay down the Carrot mash, top with the pork slices, and the BBQ onions. Drizzle over the chimichurri and serve the charred corn salad on the side. Garnish with the toasted pumpkin seeds. Lasso it in, Chef!
Carrot MASH
Boil the kettle. Place the Carrot in a pot of salted water. Boil until soft, 30-35 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Stir in the spring onion whites, a knob of butter (optional), and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. In a bowl, loosen the chimichurri with 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of olive oil. Set aside.
CHARRED Corn
Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside in a salad bowl.
JUICY PORK
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until browned, 5-6 minutes on one side. Flip, cover with the lid, lower the heat, and fry until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
BBQ GOODNESS
Return the pan to high heat and deglaze with a splash of water. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, stir through the BBQ sauce and a knob of butter (optional). Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.
ONE LAST STEP
Toss the green leaves, spring Onion greens, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning through the corn. Set aside.
DINNER IS SERVED
Lay down the Carrot mash, top with the pork slices, and the BBQ onions. Drizzle over the chimichurri and serve the charred corn salad on the side. Garnish with the toasted pumpkin seeds. Lasso it in, Chef!
Carrot MASH
Boil the kettle. Place the Carrot in a pot of salted water. Boil until soft, 30-35 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Stir in the spring onion whites, a knob of butter (optional), and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. In a bowl, loosen the chimichurri with 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of olive oil. Set aside.
CHARRED Corn
Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside in a salad bowl.
JUICY PORK
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until browned, 5-6 minutes on one side. Flip, cover with the lid, lower the heat, and fry until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
BBQ GOODNESS
Return the pan to high heat and deglaze with a splash of water. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, stir through the BBQ sauce and a knob of butter (optional). Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.
ONE LAST STEP
Toss the green leaves, spring Onion greens, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning through the corn. Set aside.
DINNER IS SERVED
Lay down the Carrot mash, top with the pork slices, and the BBQ onions. Drizzle over the chimichurri and serve the charred corn salad on the side. Garnish with the toasted pumpkin seeds. Lasso it in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R120.90
for 4 servings · R30.22 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Danish-style Feta needs 120 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 15% of packR15.00
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Onion needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Corn needs 200 gKoo Creamstyle Sweetcorn 415 g 415 g at R23.99 · 48% of packR11.56
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Pumpkin Seeds needs 40 gPumpkin Seeds 250 g 250 g at R89.99 · 16% of packR14.40
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Spring Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Carrot needs 960 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 32% of packR14.40
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Pork Fillet needs 600 gPork Bones Avg 800 g 800 g at R51.99 · 75% of packR38.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Richard Bosman's BBQ Sauce
- Pesto Princess Chimichurri Sauce
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Texan Cowboy Pork?
The preparation time for Texan Cowboy Pork with charred BBQ onions & a creamy carrot mash is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Texan Cowboy Pork with charred BBQ onions & a creamy carrot mash?
The total time required to make Texan Cowboy Pork with charred BBQ onions & a creamy carrot mash is between 40 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Texan Cowboy Pork provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Texan Cowboy Pork?
Carrot, Corn, Feta, Green Leaves, Onion, Pesto Princess Chimichurri Sauce, Pork Fillet, Pumpkin Seeds, Richard Bosman's BBQ Sauce, Spring Onion
What is the nutritional information of Texan Cowboy Pork?
Calories: 665, Carbs: 66 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 47.1 grams, Sugar: 29.4 grams, Salt: 766 grams
How do I prepare Texan Cowboy Pork?
DINNER IS SERVED: Lay down the carrot mash, top with the pork slices, and the BBQ onions. Drizzle over the chimichurri and serve the charred corn salad on the side. Garnish with the toasted pumpkin seeds. Lasso it in, Chef! ONE LAST STEP: Toss the green leaves, spring onion greens, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning through the corn. Set aside. BBQ GOODNESS: Return the pan to high heat and deglaze with a splash of water. When hot, fry the onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, stir through the BBQ sauce and a knob of butter (optional). Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside. JUICY PORK: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until browned, 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip, cover with the lid, lower the heat, and fry until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. CHARRED CORN: Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside in a salad bowl. TOASTY SEEDS: Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. In a bowl, loosen the chimichurri with 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of olive oil. Set aside. CARROT MASH: Boil the kettle. Place the carrot in a pot of salted water. Boil until soft, 25-30 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Stir in the spring onion whites, a knob of butter (optional), and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Texan Cowboy Pork?
Carrot, Corn, Feta, Green Leaves, Onion, Pesto Princess Chimichurri Sauce, Pork Fillet, Pumpkin Seeds, Richard Bosman's BBQ Sauce, Spring Onion
How many calories does Texan Cowboy Pork have?
665 calories
How much fat content does Texan Cowboy Pork have?
grams