Roasted Pork Tenderloin
- 3 pork tenderloins (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Bourbon Glaze, recipe follows
- Braised Red Cabbage, recipes follows
- Special equipment: an ovenproof skillet
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Season the pork with the salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over high heat and sear the pork on all sides.
- Place the skillet into the oven and roast the pork for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
- Slicing on a diagonal, cut each tenderloin into 4 or 5 pieces.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 2 teaspoons green peppercorns*
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup seeded and chopped plum tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 5 sprigs Italian parsley
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
- *Can be found at specialty food stores.
- In a medium pot heat the oil over medium heat and add the shallots and garlic, cook until soft, but not browned.
- Add the brown sugar, balsamic, red wine, apple cider, green peppercorns, bay leaf, tomatoes, red peppers, parsley, and soy sauce.
- Simmer until reduced by 1/2.
- Strain the sauce and add the bourbon.
- Serve warm over sliced pork tenderloin or chops.
- Yield: 2 cups
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced (about 2 pounds)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small red cabbage, thinly sliced (about 1 pound)
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and saute the onions until soft.
- Add the cinnamon, cloves, and cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
- Mix in the cabbage and saute for 5 minutes, until wilted.
- Add the cider, sugar, and vinegar.
- Cover and braise over low heat until the cabbage is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Serve warm.
pork, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, bourbon glaze, red cabbage, ovenproof skillet
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/roasted-pork-tenderloin-recipe0.html (may not work)