Pork tenderloin is one of the most affordable types of meat. It is characterized by a fairly low content of saturated fats. It fits very well in a roast or flat medallions are cut out of it. This pork can be pickled with liquid or in dry spices, due to which it will be saturated with additional flavors. The main thing to remember is that when cooking pork tenderloin, you can’t overcook it so that the meat does not become dry and hard. To check the degree of readiness, you can use a meat thermometer, a probe which pierces the meat, checks its color and the number of rushing juices. You need to cook the pork fillet over low heat, then the meat will be tasty and juicy. What to cook from pork tenderloin? A variety of recipes are described below, using them you can cook dishes that will bring true pleasure.
Recipe 1
The original recipe for pork tenderloin is to marinate it. For 4 servings you will need products:
- ¼ cup soy sauce.
- ¼ cup brown sugar.
- 2 tablespoons of sherry.
- 1 ½ teaspoon of dried powdered onion.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- 1 pinch of garlic powder.
- 500 g pork tenderloin.
Marinade of soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, dry onion, cinnamon, olive oil and garlic powder is placed in a large plastic bag. Close, shake and mix. Spread pork in a bag with marinade. Cool hours 12. Strongly heat the grill. Lightly grease the grill. Spread the meat on the grill (do not use marinade). Grill for about 20 minutes, or until the desired degree of readiness. Cut into medallions and serve. For this dish of pork tenderloin, traditional pork sauces are suitable.
Recipe 2
Hot boiled rice, spinach or chard are served as a side dish for a delicious pork tenderloin with rosemary. Ingredients for 6 servings:
For meat:
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- 1 kg of pork fillet.
- 2 tablespoons of hot mustard or Dijon mustard.
- ½ teaspoon of tea salt.
- ¼ teaspoon of tea pepper.
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup of mustard.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar.
- ¼ cup brown sugar.
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary.
In a large heat-resistant pan, vegetable oil is heated over medium heat. Cut off excess fat from meat. In a bowl, mix the ingredients for pork (2 tablespoons tablespoons mustard, salt and pepper). Rub the tenderloin with this mixture. Spread the pork in a hot pan and fry until brown on all sides. It takes about 6 minutes. Place the meat in a foil tray and transfer it to the oven. Bake without covering, for about 30 minutes or until tender. Pork is pulled out of the foil, cut and laid out on a dish. In a saucepan, mix all the ingredients for the sauce, bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir, simmer for a minute. Pork served with sauce.
Recipe 3
For those who like the very spicy taste of pork tenderloin, it is recommended to cook it with Chipotle sauce. Serve this delicious pork with potatoes and corn, or other vegetables. For 6 servings you need to stock up on products:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil.
- 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped.
- 1 small clove of garlic, chopped.
- 1 ½ cup chicken stock.
- 1 ½ cup meat broth.
- ¾ cups of canned peaches or apricots.
- 2 teaspoons of Chipotle tea sauce (chopped hot chili peppers and mix with Adobo sauce).
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice.
- 2 ½ teaspoons of tea starch mixed with 1 tablespoon of cold water.
- Salt.
- Pepper.
- 700 g of pork.
2 tablespoons of oil are heated, fry the onion to a soft golden color. Add garlic and fry for a minute. Pour in chicken and beef broths, spread canned food, Chipotle sauce and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, without covering, for about 5 minutes. Stir the corn starch with water and pour into the sauce. Continue to cook, stirring until the sauce boils and thickens, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper and set aside. Preheat the oven to 200 C. Cut off excess fat from pork, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Fry the pork in a pan from all sides. Transfer the pan to the oven. The pork tenderloin in the oven should be baked for 30 minutes. They are removed and set aside for 3 minutes, cut and laid out on a dish, a spoon of heated sauce is poured on each piece.