This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Pork Marsala is a creamy and savory recipe, which includes pork fillet and a rich Marsala sauce. It’s a straightforward recipe with elegant flavors, ready in about 20 minutes.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Pork Marsala Ingredients
Rice:
- 1 mug (300g) 10-minute wholegrain or basmati rice
- 1 big pinch dried porcini mushrooms
- ½ lemon
- A few sprigs fresh lemon thyme
Pork:
- 500g pork fillet
- 1 heaped tsp ground coriander
- 1 heaped tsp sweet paprika
- Olive oil
- 1 small red onion
- A few sprigs fresh sage
- 1 swig Marsala
- 70ml single cream (plus extra to serve)
Greens:
- 1 small savoy cabbage
- 1 chicken stock cube
- 100g Swiss chard or other dark greens
- ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Pork Marsala
- Start the rice: In a lidded casserole pan, add rice, porcini, a pinch of salt, lemon half, and lemon thyme to 2 mugs of boiling water. Cover and simmer.
- Prep and cook pork: Score pork lengthwise, open like a book, and flatten. Season with salt, pepper, coriander, and paprika. Sear in a hot pan with olive oil, flipping until golden and cooked through.
- Cook greens: Trim cabbage, slice leaves and wedges, add to a medium lidded pan. Crumble in stock cube and cover with boiling water. Add Swiss chard, cover again.
- Build the sauce: Finely chop red onion and add to pork pan with sage. Cook briefly, then pour in Marsala. Carefully ignite if desired. Let flames subside.
- Finish the dish: Remove pork, add cream and 1–2 ladles of stock to pan. Boil and reduce. Squeeze lemon juice over greens, drizzle with olive oil, and stir.
- Serve: Fluff rice, slice pork, top with Marsala sauce, and serve alongside greens. Drizzle with extra cream if desired.

Recipe Tips
- Is Marsala essential?
It adds depth, but a splash of sherry or white wine can substitute. - Can I skip flaming the alcohol?
Yes, just let it bubble for a minute to reduce. - Is the cream necessary?
It balances the sauce, but you can use crème fraîche or skip for a lighter version. - How do I know when pork is done?
It should be firm, juicy, and slightly pink in the center (~63°C internal temperature).
What To Serve With Pork Marsala
This elegant dish pairs well with:
- Garlic green beans
- Steamed asparagus
- Crusty bread to mop up sauce
- A glass of dry white wine
How To Store Pork Marsala
Refrigerate:
Store pork, sauce, rice, and greens in separate containers for up to 2 days.
Reheat:
Reheat gently in a pan or microwave. Add a splash of water or stock to the sauce if needed.
Pork Marsala Nutrition Facts
- Calories: ~574 per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 40g
- Sugar: 5g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I make this dairy-free?
Use a dairy-free cream alternative or omit the cream altogether.
What other greens can I use?
Kale, spinach, or collard greens work well.
Is this gluten-free?
Yes, if using gluten-free stock cube and verifying labels.
Can I use chicken instead of pork?
Yes, chicken breast or thighs are great substitutes.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Pork Marsala
Course: DinnerCuisine: British-Italian FusionDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes10
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Pork fillet in a creamy Marsala sauce, served with porcini rice and lemony greens—a fast yet refined meal.
Ingredients
300g rice
Dried porcini
½ lemon
Lemon thyme
500g pork fillet
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp paprika
Olive oil
1 red onion
Fresh sage
1 swig Marsala
70ml cream
1 small savoy cabbage
1 stock cube
100g Swiss chard
½ lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
Directions
- Cook rice with porcini, lemon, thyme, and water.
- Flatten and season pork; sear in pan until golden.
- Slice cabbage, boil with stock, add chard.
- Add onion and sage to pork, deglaze with Marsala.
- Remove pork, add cream and some stock to make sauce.
- Dress greens with lemon and oil. Serve pork with sauce, rice, and greens.
Notes
- Marsala adds sweet depth—sub with sherry if needed.
- Swiss chard can be swapped for spinach.
- Add a dash of extra cream for richness.
- Best eaten fresh, but leftovers reheat well.