Glazed BBQ Pork Fillet

Juicy glazed BBQ pork fillet served with hearty brown rice, peppers & beans. A quick, smoky and healthy recipe with big flavour – perfect for weeknight dinners.

Recipe adapted from: Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals – Jamie Oliver

Pork – Austria’s Favourite Meat

If you asked me what the most popular meat in Austria is, I’d answer without hesitation: pork. In fact, the country’s outline even looks a little like a pork chop – coincidence? Maybe not.

We really do go the whole hog there. Pork is enjoyed in countless ways: grilled, stewed, fried, braised, roasted, cured, smoked, and seasoned with herbs and spices. Among these, one cut deserves special attention: the pork fillet, also known as pork tenderloin.

Pork Fillet: A Tender, Lean, and Versatile Cut

When it comes to quick and healthy cuts, pork fillet (pork tenderloin) is a true star. This long, slender muscle tucked beneath the backbone is one of the most delicate and flavourful cuts of pork.

Why Cook with Pork Fillet?

• Tenderness: Naturally soft and delicate because the muscle does very little work
• Lean & Healthy: One of the leanest pork cuts – a lighter option packed with flavour and a great alternative to chicken
• Quick Cooking: Unlike tougher cuts that need slow braising, pork fillet cooks fast, making it ideal for easy dinners

Whether you’re planning a family meal, a simple weeknight recipe, or an elegant main course, pork fillet delivers.

The Recipe

This BBQ pork fillet recipe combines smoky sweetness with hearty, wholesome sides. The pork fillet is glazed with a rich homemade barbecue sauce, locking in juicy tenderness. It’s then served with brown rice, peppers, and beans, adding colour, crunch, and extra nutrition.

Why Brown Rice?

Compared to white rice, brown rice is higher in fibre, more filling, and packed with whole-grain nutrients. It balances the smoky BBQ pork beautifully, making this a nutritious, flavour-packed meal.

Why I Love This Recipe

✔ Smoky BBQ flavour without the grill
✔ Lean, tender pork fillet – ready in under 30 minutes
✔ A wholesome dinner with protein, fibre, and veggies
✔ Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners or meal prep

Final Thoughts

If you’re craving BBQ pork but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this glazed pork fillet with pepper rice is the answer. It’s quick, healthy, and bursting with flavour – proof that comfort food can also be wholesome.

Watch the video below to see it being made:

Glazed BBQ Pork Fillet

Servings

4

servings

Juicy glazed BBQ pork fillet served with hearty brown rice, peppers & beans. A quick, smoky and healthy recipe with big flavour – perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

• Pork

• 600g pork fillet

• 1tsp ground allspice

• Salt and black pepper

• Oil for frying

• 200ml BBQ sauce (see recipe link in notes)

• Pepper rice

• 1tsp Oil (for frying)

• 1tsp whole fennel seeds

• 1/4tsp whole cumin seeds

• 1 red onion

• 2 peppers (red, yellow or orange)

• 120g cooked green beans

• 300g cooked brown rice

• 1tsp smoked paprika

• Salt and black pepper

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Fresh basil, roughly torn

Directions

• Pork
• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Score the pork fillet lengthways halfway through, then open it out like a book. Flatten slightly with your fist.
• Rub both sides with salt, pepper, and allspice.
• Heat an ovenproof frying pan with a little oil and sear the pork on both sides over high heat.
• Pour over two-thirds of the BBQ sauce, transfer the pan to the oven, and roast for 25-30 minutes.
• Pepper Rice
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan. Add fennel and cumin seeds and toast until fragrant.
• Roughly chop the onion and peppers into bite-sized chunks. Add to the pan with the green beans. Stir-fry until lightly browned.
• Stir in the cooked brown rice and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add a splash of BBQ sauce, the lemon juice, and fresh basil. Mix well.
• Serving
• Remove the pork from the oven and brush with the remaining BBQ sauce.
• Slice into strips and serve over the pepper rice.
• Garnish with extra fresh basil.

• Homemade BBQ sauce: https://cookalike.co.uk/my-favourite-homemade-bbq-sauce