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Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Rhubarb Compote

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Photo by Mark Thomas

Orzo with lemon zest and Italian parsley would be lovely alongside. What to drink: Viognier or French Chardonnay.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, ground in spice mill or in mortar with pestle
2 1/2 pounds pork tenderloins (about 2 large or 3 medium), trimmed of fat and sinew
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Fresh sage sprigs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix 3 tablespoons olive oil, ground black pepper, salt, dried sage, and ground fennel in small bowl. Rub oil mixture all over pork tenderloins; place in large baking dish and let stand 20 minutes.

    Step 2

    Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 150°F, turning pork occasionally, about 8 minutes longer for medium tenderloins and 10 minutes for large.

    Step 3

    Transfer pork to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes. Cut pork crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; arrange on platter. Sprinkle with parsley; garnish with sage sprigs. Serve with Rhubarb Compote.

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