Flambé Pork Tenderloin Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE ROTISSERIE PORK TENDERLOIN RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place tenderloins in a resealable plastic bag.
• Combine remaining ingredients-crushed garlic cloves, oil, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper-and pour into bag.
• Coat tenderloins entirely with the mixture. Seal bag and refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours.
• Follow grill instructions to place tenderloins securely on the spit.
• Turn on rotisserie and grill roasts over indirect heat for 30 minutes or until internal temperature is 145 F/62 C.
• Let the meat rest 8 to 10 minutes before slicing.

PORK TENDERLOIN FLAMBE WITH PEARS

Steps:

• Cut tenderloins into 1 1/2 inch lengths Flatten each slice slightly with heel of hand Sprinkle salt over the bottom of a heavy (cast iron) frypan and place over moderately high heat.
• When salt is hot, add meat Reduce heat to moderately low and brown, about 15 minutes Turn and brown on the other side, 10 minutes Add butter and let melt Mix lemon juice, worcestershire sauce and tabasco, pour over meat Heat brandy in a small saucepan, ignite with a match, be careful of eye lashes and hair!
• Quickly pour over meat and rotate gently until flames die down.
• Cover and simmer 5 minutes over low heat.
• Arrange pears around meat and baste with sauce Cover and cook 5 minutes longer.

PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Slice tenderloin into 1/2-in.-thick medallions. In a skillet, brown pork in oil for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside. , In same skillet melt butter. Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, rosemary, savory, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened., Lay pork medallions over mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Garnish with parsley if desired.

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CRANBERRY-PORT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Pat pork dry, then brush with 1 tablespoon mustard. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each pepper and salt. Combine 1 tablespoon each rosemary and sage, along with thyme, on a cutting board. Roll the pork in the herbs, pressing to adhere.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary, until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Roast the pork in the oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 145°F, 14 to 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, return the pan to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cranberries to the pork drippings. Cook until the cranberries start to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in shallot and the remaining 1 tablespoon mustard and 1 teaspoon each rosemary and sage. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth and port and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in butter and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper and pinch of salt.
• Slice the pork and serve topped with the sauce.