This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Glazed Pork Fillet is a bold and satisfying recipe, which includes pork fillet and a homemade BBQ glaze. It’s a no-fuss take on BBQ flavors, ready in about 20 minutes.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Glazed Pork Fillet Ingredients
Pork:
- 600g pork fillet
- 1 heaped tsp ground allspice
- Olive oil
Rice:
- 1 red onion
- 1 stick celery
- 175g okra
- 2 mixed-colour peppers
- 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 × 250g packs cooked brown rice
- 1 lemon
- ½ bunch fresh basil
BBQ Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 heaped tbsp tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp HP sauce
- 1 heaped tbsp runny honey
- 1 tbsp low-salt soy sauce
- 1 tsp Tabasco
- 3 tbsp fresh apple juice
To Serve:
- Pickled veg (like gherkins, cauliflower, red cabbage)
- 4 tbsp fat-free natural yoghurt
How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Glazed Pork Fillet
- Prep and sear the pork: Slice the pork lengthwise halfway through, open like a book, and flatten. Rub with salt, pepper, and allspice. Sear in a hot frying pan with oil until golden on both sides (about 4 mins).
- Cook the rice veg mix: Roughly chop onion, celery, okra, and peppers. Add to a hot casserole pan with oil, paprika, cumin, fennel seeds, and a splash of water. Stir regularly.
- Make the BBQ sauce: Crush garlic and mix with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, HP sauce, honey, soy, Tabasco, and apple juice. Season lightly with salt.
- Glaze and grill the pork: Transfer seared pork to a baking dish. Pour over most of the BBQ sauce and place under grill until cooked through.
- Finish the rice: Stir rice into veg pan. Squeeze in lemon juice, add chopped basil, and season.
- Serve: Slice pork at the table. Serve with extra sauce, rice with yoghurt, and pickled vegetables.

Recipe Tips
- Can I make the BBQ sauce ahead?
Yes, it keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. - What if I can’t find okra?
Substitute with green beans or courgette slices. - Can I cook the pork fully on the stove?
Yes, cook gently until done if you don’t have a grill. - How do I know when the pork is done?
It should be slightly firm with a faint blush in the center (internal temp ~63°C/145°F).
What To Serve With Glazed Pork Fillet
This flavorful dish is delicious with:
- Crunchy pickles or slaws
- Roasted corn
- Flatbreads or warm tortillas
- Chilled iced tea or a crisp lager
How To Store Glazed Pork Fillet
Refrigerate:
Store pork and rice separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days.
Reheat:
Warm in a pan or microwave, adding a splash of water to keep rice moist.
Glazed Pork Fillet Nutrition Facts
- Calories: ~611 per serving
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Protein: 42g
- Sugar: 10g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I make this with chicken instead?
Yes, chicken breast or thighs can be used—adjust cooking time accordingly.
Is this recipe spicy?
Mild to medium, depending on how much Tabasco you use.
Can I grill the pork outside?
Absolutely—perfect for summer BBQs.
What rice can I use besides brown?
Cooked white rice or quinoa are good substitutes.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Glazed Pork Fillet
Course: DinnerCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes10
611
kcalJuicy pork fillet glazed with a quick BBQ sauce, served with smoky vegetable rice and crunchy pickles.
Ingredients
600g pork fillet
1 heaped tsp allspice
Olive oil
1 red onion
1 stick celery
175g okra
2 peppers
1 tsp paprika
Pinch cumin seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 × 250g cooked brown rice
1 lemon
½ bunch basil
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
4 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp HP sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp Tabasco
3 tbsp apple juice
Pickled veg
4 tbsp yoghurt
Directions
- Butterfly and flatten pork, season with allspice. Sear until golden.
- Chop and cook veg in casserole pan with spices and water.
- Mix all BBQ sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Grill pork with sauce until cooked through.
- Stir rice into veg, add lemon juice and basil.
- Slice pork, serve with rice, extra sauce, pickles, and yoghurt.
Notes
- Sauce can be made ahead.
- Pork can be finished fully on stove if no grill.
- Substitute okra with another green veg if needed.
- Add more Tabasco for a spicy kick.