Porktenderloinwithsauteedonionandfennelcream Recipes

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SAUTEED ONION AND FENNEL CREAM

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Stir in sliced fennel and onion and saute until vegetables are very tender and caramelized, about 40 minutes.
• Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• (Fennel mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate).
• Preheat oven to 450ºF.
• Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in another heavy large skillet over high heat.
• Season pork tenderloins with salt and pepper.
• Add pork to skillet; cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer pork to baking sheet; reserve drippings in skillet.
• Roast pork until thermometer inserted into center registers 150ºF, about 5 minutes.
• Remove pork from oven; cover with foil and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, add minced shallots and remaining 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds and 1 teaspoon garlic to skillet with drippings and saute over medium heat until shallots are tender, about 2 minutes.
• Increase heat to high.
• Add white wine and boil until liquid is reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and whipping cream and boil until reduced to sauce consistency, whisking often, about 5 minutes.
• Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• Rewarm fennel mixture over medium heat until heated through.
• Divide fennel mixture among 4 plates.
• Cut pork into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
• Arrange pork atop fennel.
• Spoon sauce over pork.
• Garnish with fennel fronds.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SAUTEED ONION AND FENNEL AND FENNEL CREAM

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in sliced fennel and onion and sauté until vegetables are very tender and caramelized, about 40 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Fennel mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in another heavy large skillet over high heat. Season pork tenderloins with salt and pepper. Add pork to skillet; cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer pork to baking sheet; reserve drippings in skillet. Roasts pork until thermometer inserted into center registers 150°F, about 5 minutes. Remove pork from oven; cover with foil and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, add minced shallots and remaining 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds and 1 tablespoon garlic to skillet with drippings and sauté over medium heat until shallots are tender, about 2 minutes. Increase heat to high. Add white wine and boil until liquid is reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and whipping cream and boil until reduced to sauce consistency, whisking often, about 5 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• Rewarm fennel mixture over medium heat until heated through. Divide fennel mixture among 4 plates. Cut pork into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Arrange pork atop fennel. Spoon sauce over pork. Garnish with fennel fronds.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FENNEL SEED AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil over medium heat.
• Cook onions, stirring often, until tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
• Meanwhile, cut pork into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick medallions; season with 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper. Set aside.
• In same skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil over medium-high heat; fry fennel seeds for 10 seconds.
• Add pork; brown on both sides, about 4 minutes.
• Pour in wine and increase heat to high; cover and cook for 3 minutes.
• Turn over pork and cook, uncovered, until wine is reduced to about 2 tbsp (30 mL), 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer pork to warm serving plate. Set aside.
• Add onions and parsley to skillet and heat through, about 1 minute; serve over pork.
• Makes 4 servings.
• Serving suggestion - nice with garlic spaghetti, and a tomato and lettuce leaf salad dressed with olive oil and lemon juice and sprinkled with chopped fresh mint.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH LEMON AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Combine 1 tablespoon of the lemon oil, garlic paste, zest, fennel seeds, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture over the pork tenderloins and let stand at room temperature, covered, for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the pork tenderloins, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a baking pan and roast the pork for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until an inserted instant read thermometer reads 150 degrees F, about 15 to 20 minutes, for medium, or to desired doneness. Remove the pork to a platter and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting into thin slices.
• Variation: If you'd like to serve fresh fennel alongside the pork, after browning the pork, add the fennel to the same skillet. Cook the fennel, stirring frequently, over medium heat until it begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Add a minced garlic clove, a teaspoon of sugar and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup cool water, bring to a boil and simmer until the liquid is all evaporated and the fennel is fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the oil and the zest in a glass jar. Let stand at room temperature for at least 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
• Pour the oil through a strainer and discard the zest. Transfer to a jar and store, tightly covered, at in refrigerator.