Pork Tenderloin drizzled with a savory pan sauce, creamy Mashed Yams with Marsala, Roasted Broccoli with Toasted Breadcrumbs and Chocolate Dipped Fruit
Servings: 4
Author: ork Tenderloin Diane adapted from Cooking Light, June 2005 recipe. Roasted Broccoli with Breadcrumbs adapted from Epicurious, October 2005 recipe. Chocolate Dipped Fruit Recipe adapted from Lunds & Byerlys Facebook recipe.
Ingredients
Pork Tenderloin Diane
1poundpork tenderlointrimmed and cut into 1 inch thick pieces
3/4teaspoonlemon pepper
1tablespoonbutterdivided
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1teaspoonDijon Mustard
Mashed Yams with Marsala
2poundsmedium yams
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
3tablespoonsbuttermilksee note for substitute
2tablespoonsof sweet Marsala wineor you can substitute 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
2tablespoonsbutter
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonfreshly ground pepper
Roasted Broccoli with Toasted Breadcrumbs
3tablespoonsolive oildivided
1minced shallot
1/2cupcoarse fresh breadcrumbsmade from crustless french bread
2teaspoonslemon zest
1 1/2poundsbroccolistems removed, tops cut into 2 inch long florets
2tablespoonslemon juice
Chocolate Dipped Fruit
1/2pintstrawberrieswashed and patted dry
1/2of a fresh pineapple cut into plankspatted dry
6-10ouncessemi sweet or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
Pork Tenderloin Diane
Sprinkle pork slices with lemon pepper. Melt 2 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 of pork slices to pan and cook 3 minutes per side, or until browned. Remove and keep warm. Add remaining teaspoon of butter and brown remaining pork slices. Remove and keep warm with the rest of the pork.
Add lemon juice and remaining ingredients to pan. Cook 1 minute, stirring or whisking frequently to blend mustard into sauce. Return pork and accumulated juices to the pan, cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, turning to coat meat with sauce.
Mashed Yams with Marsala
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and bake yams (do not poke with fork) for 60-70 minutes. I recommend placing a baking sheet on shelf below yams because they may still drip.
Cool slightly then cut each in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp.
NOTE - I recommend roasting the yams, because it intensifies their sweetness. If you are pressed for time, however, you can peel and cut yams into chunks and boil for 10 minutes. Then proceed with the rest of the recipe.
Place yams and remaining ingredients in saucepan, mash and cook over low heat for 2 minutes or until heated through. You can also make this dish in advance, refrigerate and rewarm in the microwave. It reheats very nicely.
Broccoli with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in heavy medium skillet over medium high heat. Add shallot and saute until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add breadcrumbs, stirring frequently, and toast until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to small bowl and toss in lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss broccoli with remaining olive oil in large bowl to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Toss again. Spread out on large baking sheet and roast until stems are crisp-tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Transfer to a serving dish and top with toasted breadcrumb topping.
Chocolate Dipped Fruit
Melt chocolate in glass measuring cup or small bowl in microwave. Start with 1 minute on high. Then continue for 10-15 second intervals, stirring each time, as chocolate starts to melt. Continue until chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
Dip fruit into chocolate to coat. For pineapple planks, chocolate should cover about half of each plank. For the strawberries, the chocolate should cover a majority of each fruit, but leave a little bit of the fruit and the green top showing. Place on wax paper or plastic wrapped baking sheet. Chill until chocolate hardens, about 20-30 minutes.
Notes
Note - you can substitute a combination of 2 2/3 tablespoons regular milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice for the butter milk. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes and then stir before using.
Pork Tenderloin Diane adapted from Cooking Light, June 2005 recipe.
Roasted Broccoli with Breadcrumbs adapted from Epicurious, October 2005 recipe.
Chocolate Dipped Fruit Recipe adapted from Lunds & Byerlys Facebook recipe.