Summertime Cantaloupe Pork Tenderloin Recipes

SUMMERTIME CANTALOUPE PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Pour vinegar and juice in equal amounts into shallow bowl--enough to cover tenderloin pieces.
• Add sugar and spices to taste. (I used about 1tbsp of each, remember it has to be pretty strong since it's a marinade)
• Marinate meat for at least one hour.
• Heat oil in skillet on med heat, add onions, sautee about four minutes. Add sliced mushrooms, brown.
• Raise heat, push onions and mushrooms to sides, add pork and sear each side.
• Add cantaloupe, reduce heat to med-low and cover.
• Simmer till pork is cooked through (I had really thick pieces and it took about twenty minutes!), stirring occasionally to keep the other ingredients from sticking.
• TO make the dipping sauce, add about 1/2 cup canteloupe pieces to marinade and simmer about ten minute
• This meal is best with a light red wine like a Shiraz. We used a fruity white and it didn't have the body we wanted to compliment the ginger flavor.

PORK CUTLETS WITH CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Prick pork cutlets all over with a fork; season with salt. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag; add coarsely grated cantaloupe, 2 Tbsp. lime juice, and oil. Seal bag and toss to coat; chill 1 hour.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade and grill, turning, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes; transfer to a platter.
• Toss together scallions, chile, thinly sliced cantaloupe, cilantro, fish sauce, and remaining 2 Tbsp. lime juice. Arrange salad over pork; top with peanuts.

HERB-MARINATED PORK TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, mustard, and 2 teaspoons salt in a sturdy 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the pork tenderloins and turn to coat with the marinade. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag. Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours but preferably overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and discard the marinade but leave the herbs that cling to the meat. Sprinkle the tenderloins generously with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-proof saute pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloins on all sides until golden brown. Place the saute pan in the oven and roast the tenderloins for 10 to 15 minutes or until the meat registers 137 degrees F at the thickest part. Transfer the tenderloins to a platter and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Carve in 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices. The thickest part of the tenderloin will be quite pink (it's just fine!) and the thinnest part will be well done. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm, or at room temperature with the juices that collect in the platter.