Pork Tenderloins with Orange Pepper Sauce
A centerpiece for your homegrown luau.
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz. pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat
- 3 Tbs. flour
- 2 Tbs. margarine or butter
- 1/4 cup chopped shallot
- 3/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 Tbs. shredded orange peel
- 2/3 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Prepare the pork by cutting into 1/2-inch slices, then pounding between 2 sheets of waxed paper until about 1/4 inch thick
- Dust lightly with the flour
- In a wide skillet, melt the margarine over medium-high heat
- Add the pork, turning once, until browned on both sides
- Do this step in stages if pan isn't large enough to handle all the pork at once
- When the pork is browned on the outside, it should be thoroughly cooked through
- Remove to a warmed serving platter, and keep warm in a 200 degree F oven
- To the drippings in the pan add the shallots and pepper
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots wilt, then add the wine, orange peel, and orange juice
- Bring to a boil, stirring frequently
- Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup or so
- Pour the sauce over the pork and serve