Chef Boy I Be Illinois Pork Tenderloin Rosa Di Parma Recipes

PORK TENDERLOIN "ROSA DI PARMA"

Steps:

• Combine sage, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Double butterfly the tenderloins, so they can be flattened, stuffed and rolled. To do that, you'll make two long horizontal cuts, one on each side, dividing the tenderloin in thirds without cutting all the way through (see Tip). Lay one tenderloin on a cutting board. Holding the knife blade flat, so it's parallel to the board, make a lengthwise cut into the side of the tenderloin one-third of the way down from the top, stopping short of the opposite edge so that the flaps remain attached. Rotate the tenderloin 180 degrees. Still holding the knife parallel to the cutting board, make a lengthwise cut into the side opposite the original cut, starting two-thirds of the way down from the top of the tenderloin and taking care not to cut all the way through. Open up the two cuts so you have a large rectangle of meat. Use the heel of your hand to gently flatten the meat to about 1/2 inch thick. Repeat with the second tenderloin.
• Cover each butterflied tenderloin with 2 prosciutto slices, then spread 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano over the prosciutto, leaving a 1-inch border. Starting with a long side, roll up each tenderloin so the stuffing is in a spiral pattern, then tie the roasts at 2-inch intervals with kitchen string.
• Lightly brush the roasts all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, then rub with the reserved herb mixture. Heat the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large, heavy, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roasts, bending to fit if necessary, and cook, turning often, until browned on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes total.
• Transfer the pan to the oven. Roast, checking often, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145°F, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the roasts to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. To serve, remove the string and cut the pork into 1-inch-thick slices.

CHEF-BOY-I-BE-ILLINOIS' PORK TENDERLOIN ROSA DI PARMA

Steps:

• Combine sage, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Cut a lengthwise slit down center of tenderloin to within 1/2 inch of bottom. Open tenderloin so lays flat, then on each half make another lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 inches of bottom. Cover with wax paper and flatten to 1/4 inch thickness. You can use a meat mallet, or do as I do and save an empty wine bottle with a long neck (usually white wine) so you have a place to hold onto while whacking.
• Spread the flattened tenderloin with the spice mixture from the first step, using your palm to cover the entire surface. Then top the seasoned tenderloin with ham slices, the spinach and spread 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano over the spinach, leaving a 1-inch border. Starting with a long side, roll up tenderloin so the stuffing is in a spiral pattern; then tie the roasts at 2-inch intervals with kitchen string. I personally think it's easier to use toothpicks rather than string. Lightly season outside with salt and pepper (don't overdo it because the ham and parm are salty).
• Bake uncovered, at 425°F for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°F Transfer to serving platter, and allow to stand for 10 minutes before removing strings (or toothpicks) and slicing into four equal servings.

FRESH PEARS WITH PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a small bowl, vigorously whisk the vinegars and dark brown sugar together.
• Halve and core the pears, leaving the skins on.
• Slice each halve into long thin slivers.
• Drizzle with a little lemon juice to keep from turning brown.
• Fan out about 4 or 5 pieces of pears on each of six salad plates.
• At the base of the fan place a knob of cheese.
• Moisten each chunk with a few drops of balsamic vinegar, and serve. Enjoy!

HAM DI PARMA

Steps:

• Butter a baking dish large enough to hold all ingredients.
• In a bowl, toss the hot cooked spaghetti with about 4 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper.
• Place the spaghetti into the bottom of a casserole dish; pat down with a spoon; cover dish with foil to keep warm.
• In a skillet melt the butter oven medium heat and saute the sliced mushrooms, onion and, dried oregano, garlic for about 5 minutes; using a slotted spoon remove to a bowl, leaving as much butter in the skillet as possible, you might have to add in a bit more butter.
• Over low heat, add/blend in the flour with the butter in the skillet; whisk for 2 minutes.
• Add in the whipping cream, whisking constantly bring to a simmer, then boil 1 minute.
• Add in about 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, wine, ham strips, olives, pimiento, black pepper and salt (to taste) mix to combine, cover and simmer 15 minutes over low heat.
• Spoon the creamed ham mixture over the spaghetti in the dish.
• Sprinkle with about 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle with grated Mozzeralla cheese.
• Set oven to broil heat, and place the casserole dish over the broiler for about 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.

CHEF-BOY-I-BE-ILLINOIS' BAKED COD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Combine cod, tomatoes, wine, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in medium sauce pan. Simmer until fish flakes easily, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice potatoes and onion.
• Place half of the potatoes and onion in bottom of greased 10 inch square baking dish, lightly sprinkling with salt and pepper.
• Place flaked cod evenly over the top, and lightly salt and pepper.
• Pour one half of tomato sauce over this.
• Place remaining potatoes and onion on top, sprinkling lightly with salt and pepper, and then the remaining sauce.
• Cover with foil and bake approximately 45 minutes until potatoes are tender.
• Combine breadcrumbs and cheese and sprinkle over top of casserole and bake uncovered 15 minutes more. Can broil for a couple minutes to brown the top if desired.
• Let stand five minutes before serving.

STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN - WITH SPINACH, PROSCIUTTO AND PROVOLONE

Steps:

• Cut the Tenderloin almost in half lengthwise and put between pieces of wax paper and pound out until it is larger and flatter. Season with Salt and Pepper then olive oil and minced garlic. Top with slices of prosciutto, overlap slightly if necesary. Top prosciutto with slices of provolone, and spinach then sun-dried tomatoes. Start at one long edge and roll up, tucking all the goodies inside, tie with cooking string. Brown in olive oil and put into oven - 350 degrees for about an hour and 15 minute.

PEAR AND PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA SALAD

Steps:

• In small dishes, place egg whites and bread crumbs.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter.
• Dip goat cheese slices first in the egg whites, second in the bread crumbs.
• Cook coated goat cheese in the hot butter until just golden, around 30 seconds for each side.
• Remove and set aside.
• In a small bowl whisk together all the ingredients from orange juice to the pepper.
• On each of 4 salad plates, arrange 3 lettuce leaves.
• Place 2 pear fans on each plate.
• Place/tuck 3 slices of Prosciutto on each plate.
• Center the goat cheese rounds, dividing evenly.
• Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with walnuts.
• Serve.