SPICE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH A MEDITERRANEAN GRAIN SALAD
This easy, satisfying dinner offers three levels of flavor-building seasoning for quick-cooking pork tenderloin and your choice of farro, rice, or quinoa. Feel free to mix and match options 1-3 to make everyone happy.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Dinner 1-2-3 Dinner Pork Pork Tenderloin Grains Cucumber Tomato Feta Olive Roast Quick & Easy Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Option 1: "Plain" but seasoned:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Season pork all over with 1 tsp. salt. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large, heavy, ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high. Sear pork, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and roast, flipping pork halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of meat registers 145°F for medium/medium-rare, 10-12 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board (reserve skillet if you're going for Option 3) and let rest at least 5 minutes. Slice into medallions. Meanwhile, toss grains with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and 3/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Fold in cucumbers and tomatoes, or serve them alongside.
- Option 2: A little more flavor:
- Before searing pork, add cumin, brown sugar, and 1 tsp. pepper to 1 tsp. salt. Rub all over pork, then follow cooking directions above. Fold lemon juice and remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper into grain salad. Top salad with feta before serving.
- Option 3: Take it next level:
- After searing pork, drain excess fat from skillet and heat over medium. Add harissa and cook, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon, until bubbling and slightly browned, about 30 seconds. Pour in wine or broth, increase heat to high, and cook, scraping up browned bits, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and add butter, one piece at a time, whisking to incorporate after each addition until emulsified. Stir in lemon juice, if using (we especially like it with the chicken broth-based sauce); season with salt and pepper. Fold herbs and olives into grain salad. Divide pork and salad among plates and serve sauce alongside.
MEDITERRANEAN GRAIN SALAD
Steps:
- In a heatproof bowl, combine bulgur, 1 teaspoon salt, and the boiling water. Cover and let stand until tender but slightly chewy, about 30 minutes.
- Drain bulgur in a fine sieve, pressing to remove liquid; return to bowl. Add tomatoes, parsley, shallots, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper, and toss. Serve topped with cheese.
- nutrition information
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 358
- Fat: 16.2g (5.6g Saturated Fat)
- Protein: 12.9g
- Carbohydrates: 44.9g
- Fiber: 10.7g
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