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.
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Olwethuthando Hlophe
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The pork was so juicy and flavorful, and the grain salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
Nirmal Dhungana
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The pork was tender and flavorful. The grain salad was also good, but I would have liked it to have more vegetables.
Rajveer Reja
[email protected]I thought the spice rub was a bit too salty. Other than that, the dish was great.
Khuda Bakhsh
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Jt Reynolds
[email protected]The pork was a bit dry, but the grain salad was delicious.
ganha bagya oficial
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less chili powder in the spice rub.
Maria Arvelo
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pork tenderloin recipes, and this one did not disappoint. The spice rub was easy to make and added a ton of flavor to the meat. The grain salad was also a great way to use up some leftover veggies.
Ryan Campbell
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the flavorful pork and the refreshing grain salad. I will definitely be making this again for my next gathering.
Nurjamal Nurjamal
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The spice rub gave the pork so much flavor, and the grain salad was a perfect accompaniment. I especially liked the addition of the feta cheese and olives.
german dog Hub
[email protected]This recipe turned out amazing! The pork was tender and juicy, with a flavorful spice rub. The Mediterranean grain salad was also delicious and refreshing. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. Will definitely be making this again!