Recipe: Tender Pork Tenderloin

This recipe was submitted by Mama N from Austin TX.   I really love this idea since you use one pan — you sear on the stove top and then shove the pan in the oven for final cooking.    I think I’m going to buy some this weekend and try it out next week!   Mama N says “As pork is bred very lean these days, searing the meat holds in the juices. It is therefore a very important step.” 

The recipe below is for 2 servings (1 pound pork tenderloin) so my guess is  that you will need to double or triple for larger families.  Enjoy!

TENDER PORK TENDERLOIN

Ingredients:

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound for 2 servings)
1 clove of garlic, cut into slivers
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine

Instructions:

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. With the tip of a sharp knife, make deep little slits all over the tenderloin and insert the garlic slivers. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin.

3. Place the oil in an oven-proof skillet and sear the tenderloin well on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning the meat over as it browns.

4. Add the chicken broth and white wine to the pan and place it in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove it and let it rest for 10 to 12 minutes, before carving. It will continue to cook as it sits. Slice and serve immediately.

prep time:  5 min

Cook time:  20 min, rest time 10 min