Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Pecan-Encrusted Pork Tenderloin with Peach Praline Topper

From Tastefully Simple

Ingredients
4 - 6 oz. pork tenderloin
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup spiced rum
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Peach Praline Topper

Method
Season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper; generously coat entire pork tenderloin with chopped pecans. Heat skillet to medium-high heat; add oil. Sear pecan-encrusted tenderloin on all sides until evenly browned. Transfer tenderloin to baking dish; bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 155°. Add rum to original hot skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until alcohol has cooked off; add chicken broth and continue heating until broth is reduced by half. Add Peach Praline Topper; simmer gently until sauce forms. Remove tenderloin from oven; let rest five minutes before slicing. Serve with sauce. Makes 1-2 servings.

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