Honey-Turmeric Pork with Beet and Carrot Salad

Tender pork cutlets marinated in a flavorful honey-turmeric yogurt sauce, served with a fresh and colorful beet and carrot salad. This dish combines sweet, earthy, and tangy flavors for a delicious meal.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • teaspoons turmeric
  • ½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 small beets
  • 3 small carrots
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste flaky sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pound pork between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4" thick; season with kosher salt and pepper. Whisk garlic, turmeric, yogurt, honey, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper. Place cutlets in a large resealable bag. Add yogurt mixture, seal bag, and toss to coat. Let sit at least 10 minutes.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Remove cutlets from marinade, letting excess drip off. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high; cook 2 cutlets until browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer pork to a platter. Wipe out skillet; repeat with remaining cutlets and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Toss beets, carrots, carrot tops (if using), chives, olive oil, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with kosher salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Serve pork topped with salad and sprinkled with sea salt.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Pork can be marinated 12 hours ahead. Chill.